The comparison of postpartum with non-postpartum depression: a rose by any other name.
Year: 1991
Type: article
Abstract: A strong tradition exists in the psychiatric literature to consider postpartum depression a distinct diagnosis. However, the empirical evidence indicates that, in terms of etiology and relapse rates, postpartum depression is indistinguishable from non-postpartum depression. Symptomatically, postpartum depression seems to involve a milder disturbance, suggesting that it is best seen as an adjustment disorder. This paper summarizes the empirical evidence relevant to the distinct diagnosis question, and considers the benefits to be derived from challenging the traditional view of postpartum depression.
Source: PubMed Central
Author: V E Whiffen
Institution: University of Ottawa
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W53014527