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Kimberly McCullogh speaks out on postpartum depression.

Today's episode of "General Hospital" featured a public service announcement regarding this issue featuring Kimberly McCullough, whose character Dr. Robin Scorpio is battling the illness following the birth of her daughter, Emma. The announcement was created in partnership with Postpartum Support International.

Next month, Robin will finally admit that she has a problem and join a support group that will be cast with real-life mothers who have overcome the disease.

"As our viewers expect to be entertained each day, they also want to be educated when an important medical issue is integrated into storyline. I am sure some members of our audience are either directly affected with postpartum depression or know someone who is, and we believe it is important to direct our audience to the organizations that can help them," said Jill Farren Phelps, executive producer of "General Hospital."

SOAPnet.com went behind the scenes of "GH" to talk to Kimberly about the storyline and the importance of seeking help when fighting this disease. See the video here.