What to know and what to do about women and depression
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(Eve Epker/ Forbes) — “I have felt scared or panicky for no good reason”, “Things have been getting to me”, “I have felt sad or miserable”. These questions are all part of the 10-question Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, or EPDS. First developed in 1987, EPDS – one of the most widely used screening tools  …

Postpartum anxiety vs. postpartum depression: what’s the difference?
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(Lizzie Duszynski-Goodman/ Forbes Health) —  If you’ve just given birth, you are likely experiencing a world of adjustments, both physically and emotionally. While it can be normal to experience mood swings, loss of appetite and trouble sleeping in the two weeks following childbirth, when these symptoms persist,  …

Husband speaks out about postpartum depression after wife dies by suicide
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(Katie Kindelan/ Good Morning America) — Ariana Sutton was a dance instructor and mom of three whom friends describe as “warm” and “upbeat,” and who loved being a mom, according to her husband Tyler Sutton.

On May 22, Ariana Sutton, 36, gave birth to newborn twins Everly Irene and Rowan Stephen,

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What is postpartum psychosis, a serious mental illness impacting new mothers
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(Nathalie Slivinski/ Web MD) — It’s not uncommon for women to get the “baby blues” after giving birth. You might feel down, sad, anxious, overwhelmed, or depressed. Half or more of new mothers might go through it.

But in very rare cases, changes surrounding giving birth can bring on a very serious mental disorder called postpartum  …

Depression: what you need to know as you age
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(Andrew Frank Angelino/ John Hopkins) — If you’re one of the more than 14.8 million American adults who experiences major depression, you may feel so bad that you can’t get out of bed, be around the people you love or participate in activities that you usually enjoy.

Actually, there are more than 50 different symptoms of major  …

Mothers who breastfeed have lower risk of postpartum depression
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(Adam Greenland/ Very Well Mind) — A recent study, published in the Journal of Women’s Health, has found positive associations between breastfeeding and improved maternal mental health. In this analysis, researchers dug deep into the existing body of research on the topic to integrate the information in the form  …

Walking can help mild to moderate postpartum depression: study
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(Melissa Couto Zouber/ CTV News) — As little as 15 minutes a day of brisk walking could help many women who struggle with postpartum depression, a study from a Canadian university says, though some severe cases may still require traditional medical care.

The study from Western University, published Wednesday by the Journal  …