Overcoming Post-Partum Depression
Overcoming Post-Partum Depression
Introduction
a. The number of mother’s experiencing post-partum depression after pregnancy is extremely high. b. Mothers diagnosed with post-partum depression may find it useful to seek out psychiatric counseling, self-help groups, medical treatment, or even engage in yoga, as a way to decrease symptoms. I. Post-partum depression is an epidemic and has a profound affect on mothers. a. It affects their relationship with their newborn children. b. It affects their relationship with their spouse or significant other. c. It affects their other children if any. II. What can mothers do to overcome post-partum depression? a. Seek psychiatric evaluation/counseling. b. Seek out self-help groups. c. Seek out medical treatment or medication if needed. III. How can others help mothers to overcome post-partum depression? a. Be an encouragement. b. Offer support and assistance. IV. Conclusion
Mothers need to be educated about PPD, its treatments, and supporting a healthy lifestyle.
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If information given by Cecilia Benoit is correct, pregnancy and childbirth are major events in women’s lives. The arrival of an infant is normally seen as a happy occasion and it is assumed that the new mother will likewise be delighted. Unfortunately, some women spiral downwards after the birth of their child, feeling despondent and depressed while others around them are rejoicing. Postpartum depression – involving a sense of helplessness, hopelessness, irritability, and physical symptoms such as fatigue – is a major public health problem affecting about one in seven women after childbirth (2007). There are however, some coping mechanisms that mothers with post-partum depression (PPD) may use to decrease symptoms. Mothers diagnosed with post-partum depression may find it useful to seek out psychiatric counseling, self-help groups, and medical treatment, as a way to decrease symptoms.
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Introduction
a. The number of mother’s experiencing post-partum depression after pregnancy is extremely high. b. Mothers diagnosed with post-partum depression may find it useful to seek out psychiatric counseling, self-help groups, medical treatment, or even engage in yoga, as a way to decrease symptoms. I. Post-partum depression is an epidemic and has a profound affect on mothers. a. It affects their relationship with their newborn children. b. It affects their relationship with their spouse or significant other. c. It affects their other children if any. II. What can mothers do to overcome post-partum depression? a. Seek psychiatric evaluation/counseling. b. Seek out self-help groups. c. Seek out medical treatment or medication if needed. III. How can others help mothers to overcome post-partum depression? a. Be an encouragement. b. Offer support and assistance. IV. Conclusion
Mothers need to be educated about PPD, its treatments, and supporting a healthy lifestyle.
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If information given by Cecilia Benoit is correct, pregnancy and childbirth are major events in women’s lives. The arrival of an infant is normally seen as a happy occasion and it is assumed that the new mother will likewise be delighted. Unfortunately, some women spiral downwards after the birth of their child, feeling despondent and depressed while others around them are rejoicing. Postpartum depression – involving a sense of helplessness, hopelessness, irritability, and physical symptoms such as fatigue – is a major public health problem affecting about one in seven women after childbirth (2007). There are however, some coping mechanisms that mothers with post-partum depression (PPD) may use to decrease symptoms. Mothers diagnosed with post-partum depression may find it useful to seek out psychiatric counseling, self-help groups, and medical treatment, as a way to decrease symptoms.
These concepts
References: Benoit, C., Westfall, R., Treloar, A. B., Phillips, R., & Jansson, S. (2007). Social factors linked to postpartum depression: A mixed-methods longitudinal study. Journal Of Mental Health, 16(6), 719-730. doi:10.1080/09638230701506846 http://www.apa.org/pi/women/programs/depression/postpartum.aspx http://www.chgsd.com/documents/PPDScreeningTreatmentGuide.pdf Hello Rosemary, You make a very good point about the thesis. There is no mention of a writing style that you would like to use to fine tune your draft. There are is no mention of your exact sentences the original or revised. I would have liked to see what you came up with in your introduction. You may want to consider an informative essay style to add some desired structure to your essay, that is missing from your initial post in the discussion board. You also may want to add your original and revised sentences to receive credit. Good luck on your assignment!