The assessment and treatment of postnatal depression.
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Postnatal depression is a common depressive illness with a variety of potential causes. This article outlines the detection of postnatal depression, the effects that the condition has on the whole family and treatment options.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Nursing times
دوره 102 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006