Pregnancy Depression: Signs, Duration, and Therapy

Brief overview Symptoms: Persistent depressed, depressed mood, loss of interest and joylessness, lack of drive, self-doubt, guilt, sleep disturbances. Treatment: Can be treated with psychotherapy, medication is rarely necessary. Duration: Varies from woman to woman Cause: Difficulties in adjusting to the new life situation, previous mental illnesses, problems in pregnancy, partnership or social environment How … Pregnancy Depression: Signs, Duration, and Therapy