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Over the course of her career, Susana Carmona, a clinical psychologist and neuroscientist at the Gregorio Marañón Institute of Health Research, has used brain ...

Curently the only available blood test to tell which women are at risk of postpartum depression (PPD) is the one that confirms their pregnancy – and a one in seven chance of developing the condition ...

For about one in seven women, what’s supposed to be the happiest time of their lives turns into something much darker. Postpartum depression (PPD) isn’t just a rough patch or the “baby blues.” It’s a ...

Editor’s Note: This article was revised in May 2024 to reflect newly available peripartum mental health data and the 2023 ACOG clinical practice guideline pertaining to screening for mental health ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The birth of a baby is supposed to be one of the most joyous moments of a new mom’s life. But for one in seven new mothers, it’s a time that can be filled with sadness, ...

This article was co-authored by Nikita Baxi and Robert Muller, PhD. Postpartum depression is a form of clinical depression that affects 10 to 20 percent of women after childbirth. Recent data from ...

Depression after birth is common, but it often goes untreated. A pill people can take at home may offer some relief and is a step toward wider recognition of PPD. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness ...

While best known as a problem affecting women, postpartum depression also affects men. An early intervention program might provide a way forward for new dads, according to a study in Pakistan. A trial ...