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  • Developmental Psychology

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  • Postpartum depression (PPD) is the most prevalent maternal mental illness.
  • Timely diagnosis is challenging due to symptom overlap with normal postpartum stress.
  • Current treatments often overlook mother-child interaction and bonding.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present diagnostic methods and therapeutic strategies for PPD.
  • To integrate these approaches into clinical practice for better awareness.
  • To highlight the importance of mother-child relationship-centered care.

Main Methods:

  • Review of diagnostic measures for PPD.
  • Analysis of current therapeutic approaches, including psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy.
  • Emphasis on multiprofessional, family-centered treatment models.

Main Results:

  • Multiprofessional approaches focusing on the mother-child relationship show success in reducing maternal depression.
  • These interventions foster secure mother-child bonding, acting as a protective factor for child development.
  • Paternal depression also negatively impacts child development, necessitating family-inclusive treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Integrating specific diagnostic and therapeutic strategies is crucial for effective PPD management.
  • Treatments should prioritize the mother-child dyad and broader family system.
  • A family-centered approach is vital for maternal well-being and positive child developmental outcomes.