Question 184 · LEK · Mental or behavioral disorders associated with pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
Indicate the false statement regarding perinatal mood disorders:
- A. post-partum depression affects about 1-2% of women.
- B. post-partum blues affects about 50-80% of women.
- C. the risk of post-partum depression is greater in teenage mothers.
- D. post-partum blues symptoms resolve spontaneously without the use of medications.
- E. post-partum blues may last up to 2 weeks or sometimes up to a month after childbirth.
Hint
Compare the quoted prevalence figures with the typical rates of postpartum depression and of baby blues.
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