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The Influencing Factors of Postpartum Depression and Effective Interventions
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Abstract
Postpartum Depression (PPD), a common and severe mental disorder, poses a great threat to the health and life of new mothers and their families. Given its long-lasting impact on global public health, PPD has emerged as an urgent issue to be addressed. This study discusses the potential influencing factors of PPD and proposes a comprehensive framework, arguing that PPD is caused due to the complexity of physical, psychological, and social factors. These factors include but are not limited to changes in hormone levels, psychological adaptation of individuals, and inadequate social support. Furthermore, this study reviews existing literature regarding interventions for PPD, proposing a set of intervention strategies derived from evidence-based medicine. These strategies cover pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, social support, and other aspects. Although the proposed intervention measures contribute to PPD management to a certain extent, the influencing factors of PPD and the extent of their influence may vary significantly for different groups of people and different cultural backgrounds. Hence, the future study should further discuss the specific action mechanism of these factors in different cultural and social backgrounds, developing intervention measures targeting different groups with an assessment of cultural sensitivity and adaptation. This will enable more targeted and personalized strategies for the prevention and therapy of PPD.
Keywords
PPD, Influencing Factors, Interventions, Psychological Health
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Huang,C. (2024). The Influencing Factors of Postpartum Depression and Effective Interventions. Advances in Social Behavior Research,13,25-29.
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