A new study found that postpartum depression rates doubled over the past decade. Mothers interviewed by Business Insider shared a range of symptoms, including anxiety and OCD. Researchers say early ...

Diagnosis of postpartum depression is based on a clinical interview, assessment of symptoms, and medical history.

Postpartum depression descended on Kristina Leos like a heavy fog that separated her from everyone she loved. She could see ...

The transformation into parenthood brings both positive and negative emotions. Whether it is your first child or you are a ...

In the U.S., estimates of new mothers identified with PPD each year vary by state from eight to 20 percent, with an overall average of 11.5 percent. More than half of these cases may go undiagnosed ...

Postpartum depression affects roughly one in seven new mothers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But treatments to prevent and relieve this condition are still poorly ...

A certain amount of sadness and overwhelm is completely natural after giving birth. Here’s how to recognize if what you’re feeling is actually postpartum depression, and the things that can make it ...

A fast-acting treatment pill can help new moms with postpartum depression in just a couple of weeks — and it’s so new, many ...

Pregnant women who aren’t White are more likely to experience symptoms of postpartum depression and less likely to receive mental healthcare for those symptoms, say the results of several single-state ...

Postpartum depression is more commonly associated with women, but up to a quarter of new fathers may also get it. While men may not experience the same hormonal shifts women do after the birth of a ...

Key Takeaways Recovery from depression isn’t linear, but understanding your symptoms, triggers, and treatment options gives ...