Mental health practitioner Esther Kyewaa Opoku has urged mothers to stop believing they must do everything on their own, describing the willingness to ask for help as a sign of strength rather than weakness.

She noted that many women attempt to play the role of "superwoman" after childbirth, often sacrificing their sleep, nutrition and emotional wellbeing while trying to care for newborn babies.

According to her, sleep deprivation is one of the biggest contributors to mental health challenges among new mothers because the brain requires adequate rest to heal and function properly.

She encouraged relatives and friends to offer practical support by taking over childcare responsibilities for a few hours to allow mothers to rest.

"When you need help, ask. You don't have anybody to impress," she said during the second edition of Convergence of Mothers, organized by media personality MzGee.

Opoku also advised mothers to eat balanced meals, take prescribed medications, engage in light physical activity and openly express how they feel instead of suppressing their emotions.

She explained that many women simply need someone who will listen to them without judgement and reassure them that what they are experiencing is normal.
The counselling psychologist said early intervention and strong family support can prevent postpartum depression from escalating into severe mental illness.

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