I. Introduction A. Thesis statement: This paper will explore the complex nature of clinical depression through examining its biological, psychological, and social risk factors, current diagnostic measures and treatment options,…
The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is a 10-item self-report screening tool designed to identify postpartum depression. It was developed by J.L. Cox, J.M. Holden, and R. Sagovsky in 1987…
One major misconception is that postpartum depression is simply the “baby blues” and is normal for all new mothers. The baby blues is experienced by up to 80% of women…
The program would need to conduct screening for depression both before and after implementing interventions to increase screening rates in order to properly evaluate the impact. Some key aspects of…
The length of time it takes for a woman to fully recover from postpartum depression can vary significantly from person to person. While some mothers may feel better within a…
The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) is a 9-item depression scale based directly on the diagnostic criteria for major depressive disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).…
Alma Torres