A new community initiative is shining a light on postpartum depression in the Central Okanagan.

Beyond the Blues, a program run through The Bridge Youth & Family Services, supports mothers experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety, conditions that affect roughly one in eight women, according to program facilitator Jennifer Scott.

“This is not talked about nearly enough,” Scott said. “It’s something that’s really coming to the forefront in more recent years.”

To help keep the program running, creative professionals from across the Okanagan have teamed up for a fundraising auction , offering everything from photoshoots to graphic design, jewelry, tattoos and art classes.

Photographer Nicole Richard, owner of Wax Pencil Imagery, is leading the initiative.

“I’ve experienced postp

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