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Postpartum Depression: Feelings
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The Maternal and Child Health Education and Training Institute of the University of Wisconsin has initiated a public awareness initiative on postpartum depression. This is a collaborative project involving several state, public and private human services agencies and consumer and family members. Through this initiative, a professional packet and a "More than Just the Blues" brochure were developed to increase the awareness of postpartum depression affective disorders and to increase awareness of the resources available to providers and consumers. In September 1998, provider packets were mailed to obstetricians, pediatricians, hospitals, clinics, HMOs, local and county public health departments and other health care providers throughout the state. The provider packets contain easily read research articles, a suggested postpartum depression screening tool (the CES-D) and scoring sheet.
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Through a structured literature search, guidelines related to postpartum depression were identified and critically appraised. Following the review of these identified guidelines, a search for existing literature on the identified clinical questions was conducted, details of which are found in Appendix B in the original guideline document. A Master's prepared nurse with expertise in critical appraisal completed a preliminary quality appraisal of the literature for each delineated question. With guidance by the Team Leader, the panel members then divided into subgroups to address one question, and the preliminary critical appraisal was used to focus the literature review. Based on the evidence available, draft recommendations were developed. The development panel as a whole reviewed the recommendations and, through discussion and consensus, presented a draft guideline.
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NEWARK, NJ (NY Newsday) - Acting Gov. Richard J. Codey threatened to "take out" a radio talk show host who made dismissive comments about postpartum depression, an ailment that has afflicted first lady Mary Jo Codey, a newspaper reported Wednesday. According to an account in The Star-Ledger of Newark, Codey confronted radio host Craig Carton on Tuesday in a hallway at the Ewing Township studios of NJ 101.5. "I wish I weren't governor, I'd take you out," Codey said off-air, according to a Star-Ledger reporter who witnessed the confrontation. Carton responded: "That's real professional. You want to fight?" [ Full Story ]
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Postpartum depression is successfully treated with medications, psychotherapy, or a combination of both. There are several types of psychotherapy that have been shown to be effective for depression including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal therapy (IPT). Research has shown that mild to moderate depression can often be treated successfully with either of these therapies used alone.
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Shields recently wrote a book about her experiences with postpartum depression. Emmy Award winner Benard, who has bipolar disorder, is best known for his portrayal of Sonny Corinthos on "General Hospital". Univision devoted extensive coverage to mental health awareness through its "Salud es Vida ...Enterate!" Inform Yourself!) initiative. Sullivan and Hartley, both of whom were diagnosed with bipolar disorder, are outspoken advocates for mental health awareness. Sullivan is ... a member of SAMHSA's National Advisory Council.
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A Web site search for existing postpartum depression guidelines was conducted via the search engine "Google," using the search terms identified above. One individual conducted this search, noting the search term results, the Web sites reviewed, date, and a summary of the findings. The search results were further critiqued by a second individual who identified guidelines and literature not previously retrieved.
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