About 53,000 children pass away each year in the United States and nearly 19% of the adult population has experienced such painful loss1. The death of a child is a severely traumatic event for parents and represents a major risk for future emotional, psychological and physical problems.2, 3, 4 The loss of a child...
Pharmacological Treatment A number of studies have pointed out that Postpartum Depression (PPD) is essentially the same as Major Depression (MDD) and, therefore, benefits from pharmacological treatment with antidepressant medication, but very few studies have conducted randomized controlled trails comparing different medication and placebos.1 In general, pharmacological treatment of MDD has proven to be...
A previous article already introduced some of the symptoms and risks of Postpartum Depression (PPD), but I would still like to emphasize the profound effects of this disorder. In this particular stage of life, depression does not only hurt the new mother, but poses threat for the well-being of the baby as well. In...
Postpartum Depression (PPD): A Psychological Disorder Postpartum Depression (PPD) is a fairly common complication of childbirth and often accompanies the postpartum period, leading to psychological suffering for the mother, negative effects on the infant and strained family relationships.1 Pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period involve intense emotional experiences for most women and are characterized...
Being able to recognize and perceive the positive aspect of each situation is perhaps the single most valuable ability we can possess. It creates a buffer zone against the stress we are all exposed to. It can give us comfort in difficult moments and motivate us when facing problems. Many philosophers, writers, psychologists (especially...
