A longitudinal study of women's depression symptom profiles during and after the postpartum phase

ConclusionsThese results suggest that PPD may be a unique syndrome, necessitating research, diagnosis, and treatment strategies distinct from those for MDD. Results indicate the possibility that Worry is an enhanced feature of PPD compared to depression outside the postpartum period, and the crucial role of sadness/anhedonia in MDD diagnosis may be less applicable to PPD diagnosis.
Source: Depression and Anxiety - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research