A Review of Postpartum Psychosis

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Authors

Anthony J. Rothschild · University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

Katherine L. Wisner · Western Pennsylvania Hospital

Abstract

The rapid and accurate diagnosis of postpartum psychosis is essential to expedite appropriate treatment and to allow for quick, full recovery, prevention of future episodes, and reduction of risk to the mother and her children and family.

Topics & Keywords

Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum Homicide, Infanticide, and Child Abuse Bipolar Disorder and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Women s Health

Volume 15, Issue 4, pp. 352-368

DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2006.15.352

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