Perfectionist Moms At Risk For Postpartum Depression
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In the first study examining the link between perfectionism and postpartum depression (PPD), researchers have discovered that women who try hard to be perfect face an increased risk for depression following the birth of a child. Those with "socially prescribed perfectionism," perfectionism motivated by the idea that other people expected them to be perfect, were especially susceptible to PPD. Strong efforts to appear well-adjusted often make it difficult for loved ones to recognize signs of depression a mother may be facing, say researchers. Trying to get mothers to speak about the ups and downs of new parenthood in realistic terms may help, as could classes for new parents emphasizing being easy on oneself during the transition to parenting. SHARE:
Posted In: Depression Research | Postpartum Depression | Parenting | Tags: Depression | Mothers | Parenting | Postpartum Depression | Ppd | Perfectionism | Posted by FindCounseling.com Staff on July 21, 2010 at 06:35 PM | Permalink |
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