TY - BOOK AU - Kendall-Tackett,Kathleen A. TI - Depression in new mothers: causes, consequences, and treatment alternatives SN - 9780789018397 PY - 2005/// CY - New York PB - Haworth Maltreatment KW - Postpartum depression KW - Risk factors KW - Treatment KW - Depression, Postpartum KW - diagnosis KW - etiology KW - therapy KW - Maternal Welfare KW - psychology KW - Risk Factors KW - Socioeconomic Factors N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 219-247) and index; Depression in new mothers: myths versus reality -- Why depression is harmful for mothers and babies -- Physiological influences in postpartum depression -- Negative birth experiences -- Infant characteristics and depression in their mothers -- Psychological risk factors -- Social risk factors -- Assessment of postpartum depression -- Alternatives and complementary therapies: diet, supplements, and exercise -- Community interventions and psychotherapy -- Psychoactive substances: herbs and antidepressants -- Postpartum depression and psychosis: one woman's story ER -