Postpartum Depression A Review for Perinatal Social Workers

Postpartum depression is a common and treatable clinical syndrome which effects up to fifty percent of all women and which can best be considered as a triad of disorders. Postpartum blues, postpartum affective disorders or major depressions, and postpartum psychosis have distinct symptoms with corre...

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Published inSocial work in health care Vol. 24; no. 3-4; pp. 99 - 111
Main Author Walther, Virginia N.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Taylor & Francis Group 01.01.1997
Subjects
Adjustment Disorders - psychology
Adjustment Disorders - therapy
Depression (Psychology)
Depression, Postpartum - prevention & control
Depression, Postpartum - psychology
Depression, Postpartum - therapy
Depressive Disorder - psychology
Depressive Disorder - therapy
Family - psychology
Female
Humans
Male
Mothers
Postnatal depression
Pregnancy
Prevention
Psychosis
Psychotic Disorders - psychology
Psychotic Disorders - therapy
Social Work
Social Work - methods
Treatment
USA
Womens Health Care
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Summary:Postpartum depression is a common and treatable clinical syndrome which effects up to fifty percent of all women and which can best be considered as a triad of disorders. Postpartum blues, postpartum affective disorders or major depressions, and postpartum psychosis have distinct symptoms with corresponding implications for social work interventions and treatment strategies. The role of prevention can be pivotal in terms of reducing negative impacts of psychological problems after birth and minimizing adverse consequences for the new baby and all family members.
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ISSN:0098-1389
1541-034X
DOI:10.1300/J010v24n03_08