Postpartum Depression Among Adolescent Mothers: A Comprehensive Review of Prevalence, Course, Correlates, Consequences, and Interventions

Postpartum depression (PPD) among adult women is a prevalent and impairing problem, with evidence suggesting risk of adverse consequences for mothers and their infants. Few studies have investigated adolescent PPD; however, the increased risk of depression among girls compared with boys beginning in...

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Published in:Clinical psychology (New York, N.Y.) N.Y.), 2014-03, Vol.21 (1), p.48-66
Main Authors: Kleiber, Blair V., Dimidjian, Sona
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
adolescent mothers
adolescent parents
adolescent postpartum depression
interventions adolescent postpartum depression
Mental depression
Postpartum depression
Psychopathology
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Summary:Postpartum depression (PPD) among adult women is a prevalent and impairing problem, with evidence suggesting risk of adverse consequences for mothers and their infants. Few studies have investigated adolescent PPD; however, the increased risk of depression among girls compared with boys beginning in adolescence and the prevalence of adolescent pregnancy suggest increased attention is needed. An emerging body of research examines the psychopathology of adolescent PPD and addresses two questions: What is the prevalence and course of PPD among adolescents? What are the correlates and consequences of adolescent PPD? Additionally, this comprehensive review examines literature regarding this question: What prevention and intervention methods hold promise for adolescent PPD? Utilizing the framework of developmental psychopathology, recommendations for future research and clinical practice are provided.
ISSN:0969-5893
1468-2850
DOI:10.1111/cpsp.12055