Post-Partum Depression Quiz

Did you know that 15% of women experience depression after childbirth?

Post-Partum Depression

While some anxiety following childbirth is normal, these symptoms can persist and develop into post-partum depression, a more severe, long-lasting form of depression. Life and family stresses, sleep deprivation, and physical changes after childbirth can all contribute to post-partum depression. You shouldn’t feel guilty for seeking help or just needing some time and space for self-care.

Signs of post-partum depression include:

• Depressed mood or severe mood swings

• Excessive crying

• Difficulty bonding with your baby

• Withdrawing from family and friends

• Loss of appetite or eating much more than usual

• Inability to sleep (insomnia) or sleeping too much

• Overwhelming fatigue or loss of energy

• Reduced interest and pleasure in activities you used to enjoy

• Intense irritability and anger

• Feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, shame, guilt or inadequacy

• Diminished ability to think clearly, concentrate or make decisions

• Restlessness

• Severe anxiety and panic attacks

• Thoughts of harming yourself or your baby

• Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide

Are you at risk?

The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Quiz is a well-studied and effective self-assessment tool for understanding if you might be at risk for depression. Take the quiz now!

If you think you are at risk for postpartum depression or have questions about your results, you should seek treatment and support by speaking with a licensed mental health professional or qualified healthcare provider.