Parental Leave and Postpartum Mental Health in Sweden
What: First-time mothers in Sweden who received paid leave based on earnings had better mental health outcomes than those receiving basic flat-rate benefits.
Key Line: “Higher-level benefits were associated with better mental health, particularly moderate-to-severe mental disorders.”
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