New research published in the Harvard Review of Psychiatry found that though symptoms of postpartum depression decrease over time, depressio
depression still remains a long-term problem for 30 to 50 percent of affected womenLed by Dr. Nicole Vliegen at the University of Leuven, Belgium, researchers performed a critical review of the research on postpartum depression from 1985 to 2012. They focused on the course of postpartum depression during follow-up visits.
For patients receiving medical care, they found that 50 percent of women remained depressed throughout and, in most cases, beyond their first postnatal year. And when researchers looked at the median rates of persistent depression, they found that 38 percent of women were depressed one year later. The researchers wrote, “Families with mothers suffering from postpartum depression need the engagement of clinicians who are sensitive to the signs of the depression potentially becoming chronic.” And because parental depression can adversely affect a child’s long-term development, Vliegen says that the study also highlights the ongoing need for support during early childhood and beyond for moms.
They added, “Clinicians need to be aware of mothers’ previous episodes of depression and possible contextual factors heightening vulnerability for a chronic course of depression.”
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
6 Reasons Why We Enjoy Listening to Sad MusicMusic can benefit everything from our emotions and memory to our hormones
Read more »
Why Hong Kong’s airport was a good target for protestersHong Kong’s main airport terminal was an attractive target for protesters—shutting down the city's only airport gained international media coverage quickly
Read more »
Why Apple doesn't want users to replace their own batteriesThe MacBook Pro recall and its subsequent ban from flights underscores the increasing brand risk from problems with lithium-ion batteries.
Read more »
10 Reasons Why a Simple Lifestyle Reduces Stress and Benefits Your HealthLiving a simple lifestyle can lead to less stress, better health, and greater peace of mind. Here are some other benefits of living simpler.
Read more »
Why Hyundai’s Well-Priced Palisade Deserves to Be Labeled a Luxury SUVWith all its high-end features, from 10-inch touch screen to Nappa leather seats and noise-deadening materials, Dan Neil says you’d be a fool to call Hyundai’s Palisade anything but a luxury SUV.
Read more »