Scarff Jonathan R
Dr. Scarff is a psychiatrist with the Behavioral Health Service Line at Kenner Army Health Clinic in Fort Lee, Virginia.
Innov Clin Neurosci. 2019 May 1;16(5-6):11-14.
Postpartum depression (PPD) is often defined as an episode of major depressive disorder (MDD) occurring soon after the birth of a child. It is frequently reported in mothers but can also occur in fathers. There are no established criteria for PPD in men, although it could present over the course of a year, with symptoms of irritability restricted emotions, and depression. Risk factors include a history of depression in either parent, poverty, and hormonal changes. It might be associated with anxiety disorders and can adversely affect the father, family unit, and developing child. Treatment includes psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy. Clinicians are encouraged to screen for depression in men during the first year postpartum and to offer treatment or treatment referral if depression is present.
产后抑郁症（PPD）通常被定义为在孩子出生后不久发生的重度抑郁症（MDD）发作。母亲中经常有该病症的报告，但父亲也可能会出现。男性产后抑郁症尚无既定标准，尽管其症状可能会在一年内出现，包括易怒、情绪受限和抑郁等。风险因素包括父母一方有抑郁症病史、贫困和激素变化。它可能与焦虑症有关，会对父亲、家庭单位以及发育中的孩子产生不利影响。治疗方法包括心理治疗和药物治疗。鼓励临床医生在产后第一年对男性进行抑郁症筛查，若发现抑郁症则提供治疗或转介治疗。
