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Identifying and Treating Postpartum Depression
264 JOGNNV olume 34, Number 2 CLINICAL ISSUESI dentifying and Treating Postpartum DepressionJune Andrews Horowitz and Janice H. GoodmanPostpartum Depression affects 10% to 20% ofwomen in the United States and negatively influencesmaternal, infant, and family health. Assessment of riskfactors and Depression symptoms is needed to identi-fy women at risk for Postpartum Depression for earlyreferral and treatment. Individual and group psy-chotherapy have demonstrated efficacy as treatments,and some complementary/alternative therapies showpromise. Treatment considerations include severity ofdepression, whether a mother is breastfeeding, andmother s preference. Nurses who work with childbear-ing women can advise depressed mothers regardingtreatment options, make appropriate recommenda-tions, provide timely and accessible referrals, andencourage engagement in treatment.
Identifying and Treating Postpartum Depression June Andrews Horowitz and Janice H. Goodman Postpartum depression affects 10% to 20% of women in the United States and negatively influences maternal, infant, and family health. Assessment of risk factors and depression symptoms is needed to identi-fy women at risk for postpartum depression for early
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