Postpartum depression in older women. Issue 3 (March 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Strelow, Brittany; Fellows, Nicole; Fink, Stephanie R.; O'Laughlin, Danielle J.; Radke, Gladys; Stevens, Joy; Tweedy, Johanna M.
• Is Part Of: JAAPA. Volume 31:Issue 3(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-03
• Subjects: postpartum -- depression -- advanced maternal age -- Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale -- cognitive behavioral therapy -- selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors; Medicine -- Periodicals; Physicians' assistants -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Physician Assistants -- Periodicals; Medicine; Physicians' assistants; Periodicals; 610.7372069
• DOI: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000530288.83376.8e
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0893-7400

Abstract

Abstract : ABSTRACT: Postpartum depression, which affects 10% to 20% of women in the United States, can significantly harm the health and quality of life for mother, child, and family. This article reviews the risk factors, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of postpartum depression with specific focus on women of advanced maternal age.