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- Title
Beyond the "baby blues": Postpartum depression is common and treatable.
- Abstract
The article focuses on the postpartum depression experienced by mothers. It says that telltale symptoms, including irritability, anxiety, and weepiness, are worsened by the fourth or fifth day after the delivery and wear off within the two weeks. It states that depression develops because of the biological vulnerability, life stressors, and psychological factors. Moreover, steps to reduce the risk of depression are seeking out friends, good sleep, and walking every morning. INSETS: Symptons of postpartum depression;Postpartum psychosis.
- Subjects
ANTIDEPRESSANTS; ELECTROCONVULSIVE therapy; ESTROGEN; PROGESTERONE; PSYCHOTHERAPY; POSTPARTUM depression; POSTPARTUM psychoses; PREVENTION; THERAPEUTICS
- Publication
Harvard Mental Health Letter, 2011, Vol 28, Issue 3, p1
- ISSN
1057-5022
- Publication type
Article