Journal of Depression and Anxiety
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Cheryl Zauderer

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• Research Article
  The Lived Experience of Postpartum Depression in Orthodox Jewish Women
  Author(s): Cheryl ZaudererCheryl Zauderer
  
  The purpose of this study was to gain an understanding of postpartum depression as experienced by Orthodox Jewish women. Using a phenomenological approach, a sample of twelve Orthodox Jewish women who had experienced postpartum depression within five years, (with the exception of one participant who had experienced postpartum depression 13 years prior) preceding data collection were interviewed. A diagnosis of postpartum depression had been made by a mental health professional. The women reported common symptoms such as disconnect from reality and having difficulty eating and sleeping. Some of the participants also reported having frightening and suicidal thoughts. The participants expressed the importance of family and community support in relieving their symptoms. The interviewees stated that anti-depressant medications and therapy were most helpful in overcoming their condition. Ma.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-1044.1000112

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