Postnatal Depression Facts & Myths

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1. Untreated postnatal depression can affect the relationship between mother and child

True

False

If postnatal depression is left untreated, it can get worse and can affect the relationship with the baby and relationships with others

Explanation

If postnatal depression is left untreated, it can get worse and can affect the relationship with the baby and relationships with others

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2. Postnatal depression is a permanent illness

True

False

Postnatal depression is temporary and can be treated successfully, people can fully recover from it with the right treatment

Explanation

Postnatal depression is temporary and can be treated successfully, people can fully recover from it with the right treatment

3. Counselling is the preferred treatment of postnatal depression

True

False

Mums tend to opt for counselling and psychotherapy instead of medication, although medication may be essential in some cases

Explanation

Mums tend to opt for counselling and psychotherapy instead of medication, although medication may be essential in some cases

4. The symptoms of postnatal depression are the same for everyone

True

False

The symptoms are wide and varied and depend upon the circumstances and situation the Mum finds herself in. For some, anxiety could be the main factor whereas others maybe severely depressed.

Explanation

The symptoms are wide and varied and depend upon the circumstances and situation the Mum finds herself in. For some, anxiety could be the main factor whereas others maybe severely depressed.

5. Medication is the only form of treatment

True

False

Treatment can include counselling, more excercise, healthier eating etc.

Explanation

Treatment can include counselling, more excercise, healthier eating etc.

6. Friends and family usually notice postnatal depression before the mum

True

False

It is usually a case that the Mum does not recognise the symptoms of postnatal depression whereas friends and family will notice a change

Explanation

It is usually a case that the Mum does not recognise the symptoms of postnatal depression whereas friends and family will notice a change

7. Men can suffer a form of postnatal depression

True

False

While it is not hormone related for men, other factors such as change in lifestyle, worries about responsibility and sleep deprivation can contribute to a form of postnatal depression

Explanation

While it is not hormone related for men, other factors such as change in lifestyle, worries about responsibility and sleep deprivation can contribute to a form of postnatal depression

8. Signs of postnatal depression can occur during pregnancy

True

False

Sometimes a mother can become depressed during pregnancy, treatment should be sought for this as soon as it is suspected

Explanation

Sometimes a mother can become depressed during pregnancy, treatment should be sought for this as soon as it is suspected

9. The baby blues and postnatal depression is the same thing

True

False

The baby blues is short lived, postnatal depression is most prevalent 4 to 6 months after childbirth and must be treated

Explanation

The baby blues is short lived, postnatal depression is most prevalent 4 to 6 months after childbirth and must be treated

10. Hormone levels are the sole cause of postnatal depression

True

False

There is no exact cause of postnatal depression, there are many contributing factors

Explanation

There is no exact cause of postnatal depression, there are many contributing factors

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Jan 25, 2013

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