Clinical Depression

Department of Clinical Psychology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225001, China

Publications

• Mini Review   
  After the Baby Blues: Understanding Postpartum Depression
  Author(s): Xin Zang*
  
  Bringing a new life into the world is often depicted as one of life's most joyous occasions. However, for many new mothers, the period following childbirth can be accompanied by a range of intense emotions, including sadness, anxiety and despair. While some degree of mood fluctuation is common after giving birth, for some women, these feelings can escalate into a serious condition known as Postpartum Depression (PPD). Postpartum depression is a form of clinical depression that occurs after childbirth, affecting approximately 1 in 10 women according to the American Psychological Association. It is important to distinguish between the "baby blues," a milder and more common condition characterized by mood swings, tearfulness and fatigue and PPD, which is more severe and longer-lasting. The exact causes of postpartum depression are not fully understood, b.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2572-0791.2024.10.95

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