Why rates of postpartum depression have doubled in the last decade
When a young woman with a history of severe depression during pregnancy arrived at the reproductive psychiatry clinic at Montefiore...
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New moms can reduce their risk of postnatal depression by almost half if they exercise over an hour a week: Study | Health
If you are a new mother, or know someone who is, you can reduce the risk of developing postnatal depression...
Exercise reduces severity of postpartum depression and anxiety
Exercise-only programmes help cut the severity of the 'baby blues' and the risk of major clinical depression in new mums,...
Exercise Eases Postpartum Depression
TOPLINE:Postpartum exercise reduces the severity of depressive and anxiety symptoms. Initiating exercise within 12 weeks postpartum is linked to greater...
Study links antenatal and postnatal depression to lower vitamin D levels
The Brazilian researchers call for further research to validate their findings and improve pregnant women’s mental and physical health.“Solid evidence...
New Treatment Effective for Male Postpartum Depression
A psychosocial intervention designed to improve depressive symptoms and promote good parenting skills can be an effective way of treating...
Mental health app could help prevent depression in young people at high risk
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) app has been found to significantly prevent increases in depression in...
Experts unveil new treatment for MEN with post-natal depression
Researchers have urged struggling new dads to seek specialist mental health support in the weeks following the birth of their...
Can Grandparents Protect Against Perinatal Depression?
The importance of social and partner support on maternal mental health has been well-established, but what about intergenerational support? That’s...
