Is Postpartum Depression a Mental Illness?

Is Postpartum Depression a Mental Illness

Postpartum depression is a severe mood disorder that occurs during or after pregnancy. It leads to prolonged sadness, anxiety, hopelessness or numbness and disrupts everyday functioning and interactions with the baby. It is treated as a medical condition, as it has the same diagnostic criteria as major depression, and is treated with therapy, medication, or […]

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