Postpartum Depression: Postpartum Depression
by Christiaan Tonnis The “baby blues” are considered a normal part of adjusting to motherhood. It is caused by fluctuating hormonal changes after birth and characterized by crying, exhaustion, mood swings and anxiety. Up to 85% of new mothers experience the baby blues. However if your symptoms don’t go away within two to three weeks or in extreme cases, if you are having suicidal thoughts or an inability to care for your newborn then you might be suffering from an illness known as postnatal or postpartum depression. CAUSES Read more... ...
Depression Medication
MEDICATION AND DEPRESSION1 MEDICATION AND DEPRESSION (Information provided by the Royal College of Psychiatrists) What are antidepressants? Antidepressants are drugs that relieve the symptoms of depression. … Document Retrieval Greg Knopf Understanding Depression And The Role Of MedicationUnderstanding Depression and the Role of Medication Gregory M. Knopf, M.D. DepressionOutreach.com Unless you live in a bubble, is it not a universal human experience to face … Retrieve Content Psychotherapy Versus Medication For Unipolar DepressionEells TD: Psychotherapy versus medication for unipolar depression (abstracts). J Psychother Pract Res 1999; 8(2):____-____ Research in Review; Depression; Psychotherapy vs. Medication; Comb ined Therapy Psychotherapy Versus Medication for Unipolar Depression Tracy D. Eells, Ph.D. D ebate about … Read Here Read more... ...