Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes

PostPartum Depression

05.26.2021 - By Dr. Dawn-Elise SnipesPlay

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- Define postpartum depression

- Identify signs of postpartum psychosis

- Identify Risk factors of PPD

- Identify screening tools and protocols

- Discuss the impact of PPD on the mother, child and family

- Identify the cause of PPD

- Explore current biopsychosocial interventions for PPD

- Postpartum depression usually occurs in the first 4 to 6 weeks after giving birth, and it is unlikely to get better by itself.

- 50% of patients experienced depression for more than 1 year after childbirth.

- Women who were not receiving clinical treatment, 30% of women with postpartum depression were still depressed up to 3 years after giving birth

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