Postpartum Depression
Which of the following is a symptom of a parent with PPD?
A. Feels tired
B. Difficulty bonding with the baby
C. Worries about the baby's well-being
B. Difficulty bonding with the baby
What is the full medical term for PTSD ?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
What is the obvious sign to recognize BPD in parents?
Unusual shifts in mood (mania to depression)
True or False:
Language development delay is one of the signs that a child is affected by their parent's PPD
True
What is the term when PTSD is "passed on" either through learning behaviors from parents or in reaction to learning the details of their parents’ trauma?
Intergenerational Trauma
What is the term for when a child becomes the practical caregiver and/or emotional supporter of their parent?
Parentification
What to say to a parent struggling with PPD?
A. "You'll be okay soon. Every mom face this."
B. "Be grateful. Others do not get this opportunity."
C. "Hey, many moms go through this. Here's a support group I can recommend..."
C. "Hey, many moms go through this. Here's a support group I can recommend..."
What are two types of therapy that can help parents with PTSD?
Exposure Therapy & Cognitive Therapy
What is a sign that a child is starting to develop anxiety and/or depression with having a parent with BPD? Name one.
Difficulty sleeping
Changes in appetite
Withdrawal from social activities
Constantly worried about parent’s well-being
True or False:
Can fathers experience post-partum depression?
True
"Paternal post-partum depression"
What are signs and symptoms of a parent with PTSD?
A. Avoid remembering certain events
B. Pessimistic
C. Reactive
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
What are some ways to professionally handle BPD? Name two.
Medication (antipsychotics, antidepressants)
Talk therapy (cognitive therapy, family-focused therapy)
Avoid drug and alcohol use
Explain to young children (4-8) what is going on in simple terms
Reassure them that they (the child) are not the cause/cure of their parents' illness
What is the difference between Postpartum Depression and Peripartum Depression?
Postpartum Depression is experienced after childbirth.
Peripartum Depression start during pregnancy and continue after childbirth.
True or False:
Medication (antidepressants & anti-anxiety) can cure PTSD.
False
They simply help with sleep and depression side effects
True or False:
Children of bipolar parents develop remarkable resilience and emotional intelligence
True
However...