Adolescent Postpartum: Navigating Early Motherhood Mental Health
Introduction and Definition of Adolescent Postpartum Depression Adolescent Postpartum Depression (APPD) represents a severe, complex mental health condition characterized by a major depressive episode occurring during the perinatal period, specifically impacting individuals under the age of 20. While Postpartum Depression (PPD) generally affects approximately 10 to 15 percent of adult women, the rates observed in […]