Author Question: Kathy is a 27-year-old woman who has a 4-month-old baby boy. For the past 3 months, Kathy has been ... (Read 59 times)

ENagel · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Kathy is a 27-year-old woman who has a 4-month-old baby boy. For the past 3 months, Kathy has been experiencing intense sadness, anxiety, and hopelessness.

After having thoughts of killing her baby, she decided to seek help. What is Kathy most likely experiencing?
A) Dysthymic disorder
B) Postpartum depression
C) Major depression
D) Postpartum blues

Question 2

Shelly gave birth to a baby girl 1 week ago. She has been feeling sad and fatigued and has been crying often. Shelly is most likely experiencing what?

A) Dysthymic disorder
B) Postpartum depression
C) Major depression
D) Postpartum blues

Dunkey · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
Postpartum depression (PPD) is serious and persistent, lasting for weeks or months after pregnancy ends. It usually evolves slowly over several weeks postpartum and can emerge any time in the first year after childbirth. Clients with PPD describe their emotionally painful condition as a downward spiral. Experiencing depression at a time culturally determined as one of happiness can intensify feelings of sadness, anxiety, and hopelessness.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Feedback:
Following childbirth, many women experience hormonal fluctuations that result in transitory mood disturbances. This is sometimes called postpartum blues and usually resolves by the end of the second or third postpartum week. Postpartum depression (PPD) generally begins between the first 2 to 3 months up to the first year after delivery.