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Title: Postpartum affective disorders: incidence and treatment. Author: Ugarriza DN. Journal: J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv; 1992 May; 30(5):29-32. PubMed ID: 1602429. Abstract: 1. Postpartum depression is a culture-bound syndrome found in Western societies. The lack of supportive rites and rituals for postpartum women shape depressive symptoms. 2. Postpartum depression is a term used for three distinct syndromes: postpartum "blues," postpartum psychosis, and postpartum depression. 3. Treatment issues surrounding each postpartum affective disorder are different and require education and support of family members as well as postpartum women.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]