Postpartum Depression: A Quiz For Dads And Partners
The purpose of this quiz is to make you aware of some emotions and behaviors associated with postpartum depression. The purpose is not to make a medical diagnosis. If you have concerns or have more questions, you should contact a doctor or health care provider.
- 1.
In the past week, has your partner been able to sleep when given the opportunity?
- A.
Yes, without a problem
- B.
With some difficulty
- C.
With a lot of difficulty
- D.
No, not at all
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- 2.
In the past week, has she shown interest in day-to-day living activities?
- A.
As much as always
- B.
Rather less than before
- C.
Definitely less than before
- D.
Not at all
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- 3.
In the past week, has your partner looked forward to caring for/ interacting with the new baby?
- A.
All the time
- B.
Most of the time
- C.
Sometimes
- D.
Never
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- 4.
Has she felt overwhelmed or persistently sad?
- A.
All the time
- B.
Most of the time
- C.
Sometimes
- D.
Never
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- 5.
In the past week, has your partner shared thoughts of harming herself or the baby?
- A.
Yes, quite often
- B.
Sometimes
- C.
Hardly ever
- D.
Never
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- 6.
Has your partner felt scared or panicky for no very good reason?
- A.
Yes, often
- B.
Yes, sometimes
- C.
No, not so much
- D.
Never, not at all
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- 7.
In the past week, she has blamed herself unnecessarily when things went wrong:
- A.
Most of the time
- B.
Some of the time
- C.
No, hardly ever
- D.
Never
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- 8.
Your partner has expressed a desire to isolate herself:
- A.
Most of the time
- B.
Some of the time
- C.
Hardly ever
- D.
Never
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- 9.
Your partner has shown healthy appetite at meal time:
- A.
As much as before
- B.
Not quite so much now
- C.
Definitely not so much now
- D.
Not at all
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