Was Mütter depressiv macht...... und wodurch sie wieder Zuversicht gewinnen

In stark contrast to the common perception of a happily experienced motherhood, the proportion of clinically relevant postpartum depression is alarmingly high. After the birth of a child, 10-15% of all birthing individuals exhibit depressive moods, exhaustion, or persistent irritability. Symptoms such as anxiety and compulsions are also not uncommon. No other health disorder is as prevalent during this life phase. The symptoms and complaints often affect the mothers and their families for months and years. Therefore, timely diagnosis and effective treatment are crucial. The therapy manual first examines the social environment and living conditions of mothers in today's world. It then provides an in-depth discussion of risk factors, symptoms, diagnostics, and treatment options for affective disorders.