Ask Yourself These Questions: This questionnaire is designed to help you clarify your feelings and determine if you are in some distress. Rate each question “Yes,” “No,” or “Sometimes” by what comes closest to how you have felt in the LAST 7 DAYS, not just how you feel today. Please discuss your results with your care provider.
I have been able to laugh and see the funny side of things.
I have looked forward with enjoyment to things.
I have blamed myself unnecessarily when things went wrong.
I have felt worried and anxious for no good reason.
I have felt scared or panicky for no good reason.
I have been coping well with everyday things.
I have been so unhappy that I have had difficulty sleeping.
I have felt sad or miserable.
I have felt so unhappy that I have been crying.
The thought of harming myself has occurred to me.
TREATMENT OPTIONS: The most common treatments are: • Postpartum Support Groups • Individual or Couples Therapy • Medication
Here are some things you can begin doing today:
√ Attend a Mother’s Support Group: St. Joseph’s Hospital Wed 6:00-7:30 873-6858
NW Medical Ctr Wed 10:00-11:30 877-4149
√ Call the Tucson Postpartum Depression Coalition at (520) 631-6308 for information about other Tucson area resources.
√ If you or someone you love needs immediate assistance, contact your health care professional.
If you need emergency psychiatric assistance you can:
• Call 911.
• Contact Southern Arizona Mental Health Center at 622-6000.
• Go to your local emergency room.
√ Visit these websites:
www.postpartum.net www.postpartumcouples.com www.postpartumdads.org
www.ppdsupportpage.com
www.tucsonpostpartum.com Based on Cox, J.L., et al. Detection of Postnatal Depression, Development of the 10-item Edinburgh Post-natal Depression Scale. British Journal of Psychiatry 1987; 150:782-786.
Promoting awareness and identification of depression and anxiety around
childbirth.
Change in mood and emotional well-being is more common than you think. Please seek
help and don’t feel ashamed.
You are not alone
You are not to blame
With help, you will be well. PSI Motto
Tucson Postpartum Depression Coalition is dedicated to promoting the mission of
Postpartum Support International.
Ask Yourself These Questions: This questionnaire is designed to help you clarify your feelings and determine if you are in some distress. Rate each question “Yes,” “No,” or “Sometimes” by what comes closest to how you have felt in the LAST 7 DAYS, not just how you feel today. Please discuss your results with your care provider.
I have been able to laugh and see the funny side of things.
I have looked forward with enjoyment to things.
I have blamed myself unnecessarily when things went wrong.
I have felt worried and anxious for no good reason.
I have felt scared or panicky for no good reason.
I have been coping well with everyday things.
I have been so unhappy that I have had difficulty sleeping.
I have felt sad or miserable.
I have felt so unhappy that I have been crying.
The thought of harming myself has occurred to me.
TREATMENT OPTIONS: The most common treatments are: • Postpartum Support Groups • Individual or Couples Therapy • Medication
Here are some things you can begin doing today:
√ Attend a Mother’s Support Group: St. Joseph’s Hospital Wed 6:00-7:30 873-6858
NW Medical Ctr Wed 10:00-11:30 877-4149
√ Call the Tucson Postpartum Depression Coalition at (520) 631-6308 for information about other Tucson area resources.
√ If you or someone you love needs immediate assistance, contact your health care professional.
If you need emergency psychiatric assistance you can:
• Call 911.
• Contact Southern Arizona Mental Health Center at 622-6000.
• Go to your local emergency room.
√ Visit these websites:
www.postpartum.net www.postpartumcouples.com www.postpartumdads.org
www.ppdsupportpage.com
www.tucsonpostpartum.com Based on Cox, J.L., et al. Detection of Postnatal Depression, Development of the 10-item Edinburgh Post-natal Depression Scale. British Journal of Psychiatry 1987; 150:782-786.
Promoting awareness and identification of depression and anxiety around
childbirth.
Change in mood and emotional well-being is more common than you think. Please seek
help and don’t feel ashamed.
You are not alone
You are not to blame
With help, you will be well. PSI Motto
Tucson Postpartum Depression Coalition is dedicated to promoting the mission of
Postpartum Support International.
Ask Yourself These Questions: This questionnaire is designed to help you clarify your feelings and determine if you are in some distress. Rate each question “Yes,” “No,” or “Sometimes” by what comes closest to how you have felt in the LAST 7 DAYS, not just how you feel today. Please discuss your results with your care provider.
I have been able to laugh and see the funny side of things.
I have looked forward with enjoyment to things.
I have blamed myself unnecessarily when things went wrong.
I have felt worried and anxious for no good reason.
I have felt scared or panicky for no good reason.
I have been coping well with everyday things.
I have been so unhappy that I have had difficulty sleeping.
I have felt sad or miserable.
I have felt so unhappy that I have been crying.
The thought of harming myself has occurred to me.
TREATMENT OPTIONS: The most common treatments are: • Postpartum Support Groups • Individual or Couples Therapy • Medication
Here are some things you can begin doing today:
√ Attend a Mother’s Support Group: St. Joseph’s Hospital Wed 6:00-7:30 873-6858
NW Medical Ctr Wed 10:00-11:30 877-4149
√ Call the Tucson Postpartum Depression Coalition at (520) 631-6308 for information about other Tucson area resources.
√ If you or someone you love needs immediate assistance, contact your health care professional.
If you need emergency psychiatric assistance you can:
• Call 911.
• Contact Southern Arizona Mental Health Center at 622-6000.
• Go to your local emergency room.
√ Visit these websites:
www.postpartum.net www.postpartumcouples.com www.postpartumdads.org
www.ppdsupportpage.com
www.tucsonpostpartum.com Based on Cox, J.L., et al. Detection of Postnatal Depression, Development of the 10-item Edinburgh Post-natal Depression Scale. British Journal of Psychiatry 1987; 150:782-786.
Promoting awareness and identification of depression and anxiety around
childbirth.
Change in mood and emotional well-being is more common than you think. Please seek
help and don’t feel ashamed.
You are not alone
You are not to blame
With help, you will be well. PSI Motto
Tucson Postpartum Depression Coalition is dedicated to promoting the mission of
Postpartum Support International.
TREATMENT OPTIONS:
The most common treatments are: • PostpartumSupportGroups • IndividualorCouplesTherapy • Medication
Herearesomethingsyoucanbegindoingtoday:
√ AttendaMother’sSupportGroup: • St.Joseph’sHospital(520)873-6858 2nd&4thTues10:00-11:30 • NWMedicalCtrWed10:00-11:30 (520)877-4149 • ElRioCommunityHealthCenter “PostpartumSelfCareGroup” Tues1:00-2:30(520)370-3686 CongressClinic,BambooRoom For more information contact Lorena Verdugo, Community Health Advisor
√ Call“Mother’sOasis”forinformation aboutresourcesandforsupport (520)202-1987
√ Ifyouorsomeoneyouloveneeds immediateassistance,contactyour healthcareprofessional.
Ifyouneedemergencypsychiatricassistanceyoucan: • Call911. • ContactSouthernArizonaMental HealthCenterat(520)622-6000. • Gotoyourlocalemergencyroom.
√ Visitthesewebsites: www.postpartum.net www.postpartumcouples.com www.postpartumdads.org www.ppdsupportpage.com www.tucsonpostpartum.com
Ask Yourself These Questions:
Thisquestionnaireisdesignedtohelpyouclarifyyourfeelingsanddetermineifyouareinsomedistress.Rateeachquestion“Yes,”“No,”or“Sometimes”bywhatcomesclosesttohowyouhavefeltintheLAST7DAYS,notjusthowyoufeeltoday.Pleasediscussyourresultswithyourcareprovider.
Ihavebeenabletolaughandseethefunnysideofthings.
Ihavelookedforwardwithenjoymenttothings.
Ihaveblamedmyselfunnecessarilywhenthingswentwrong.
Ihavefeltworriedandanxiousfornogoodreason.
Ihavefeltscaredorpanickyfornogoodreason.
Ihavebeencopingwellwitheverydaythings.
IhavebeensounhappythatIhavehaddifficultysleeping.
Ihavefeltsadormiserable.
IhavefeltsounhappythatIhavebeencrying.
Thethoughtofharmingmyselfhasoccurredtome.
Based on Cox, J.L., et al. Detection of Postnatal Depression, Development of the 10-item Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. British Journal of Psychiatry 1987; 150:782-786.
Wh
y d
id
n’t
so
me
on
e w
ar
n m
e?
MOTHERS “I feel like running away” “I don’t feel like myself anymore.” “I’m a rotten person, a rotten mother.” “I feel like I’m going crazy.” “I sometimes think of hurting the baby or hurting myself.”
PARTNERS “I never know what to expect when I get home.” “Will my partner ever be the same?”
“Something is horribly wrong, but I don’t know how to help her.”
“Its tough to live with a depressed person.”
FAMILIES “Will it ever end?” “I’m so worried about my daughter.” “Mommy doesn’t play with me anymore.” “Mommy cries all the time.”
Baby Blues This can occur in 80% of mothers and is con-sidered a normal occurrence during the first two weeks after birth. Women feel like they are on an emotional roller coaster.
Postpartum Depression This occurs in about 20% of new moms. Usu-ally begins one month to one year after birth. Symptoms may include: • Anger, fear, and/or feelings of guilt • Thoughts of inadequacy • Difficulty concentrating • Change in appetite and/or sleep.
Postpartum Anxiety/Panic Disorder A form of anxiety that occurs in up to 10% of new moms. Symptoms may include: • Feeling very nervous • Recurring panic attacks • Many worries or fears
Postpartum Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
5% of mothers will experience this disorder. Symptoms may include:
• Obsessions (recurring & intrusive thoughts)
• Compulsions (doing things over and over).
• A sense of horror about these obsessions.
• Mothers know their thoughts are bizarre and do not act on them.
Postpartum Psychosis Occurs in 1-2 of every 1,000 births. Symptoms include:
• Strange beliefs and/or hallucinations • Feeling very irritated, hyperactive. • Mood changes with poor decisions. • This is usually a medical emergency
requiring hospitalization & medication.
WHAT CAN YOU DO? Women who have a mild form of postpartum mood disorder may find some relief by trying some of the fol-lowing: • Find someone to care for the baby
so you can sleep. • Take part in mild to moderate
exercise. • Eat nutritious, balanced meals. • Talk with someone you trust. • Take some time just for you each
day. • Get some sunshine every day. Ask
your doctor about sun precautions in your local area.
To speak confidentially to a mom who has “been there,”
Call: 1-888-434-MOMS Trained volunteers are ready to
offer support & provide resources.
This charitable nonprofit organization will gladly
accept your tax-deductible donations.
Brochure design by Patty Zucco©
Less than 25 yrs old
Not Married
Less Than High School Education
Other children at home
Not Enough Help at Home
History of Depression
This is not a complete list of risk factors.
Risk Factors for Anxiety & Depression Around Childbirth
Wh
y d
id
n’t
so
me
on
e w
ar
n m
e?
MOTHERS “I feel like running away” “I don’t feel like myself anymore.” “I’m a rotten person, a rotten mother.” “I feel like I’m going crazy.” “I sometimes think of hurting the baby or hurting myself.”
PARTNERS “I never know what to expect when I get home.” “Will my partner ever be the same?”
“Something is horribly wrong, but I don’t know how to help her.”
“Its tough to live with a depressed person.”
FAMILIES “Will it ever end?” “I’m so worried about my daughter.” “Mommy doesn’t play with me anymore.” “Mommy cries all the time.”
Baby Blues This can occur in 80% of mothers and is con-sidered a normal occurrence during the first two weeks after birth. Women feel like they are on an emotional roller coaster.
Postpartum Depression This occurs in about 20% of new moms. Usu-ally begins one month to one year after birth. Symptoms may include: • Anger, fear, and/or feelings of guilt • Thoughts of inadequacy • Difficulty concentrating • Change in appetite and/or sleep.
Postpartum Anxiety/Panic Disorder A form of anxiety that occurs in up to 10% of new moms. Symptoms may include: • Feeling very nervous • Recurring panic attacks • Many worries or fears
Postpartum Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
5% of mothers will experience this disorder. Symptoms may include:
• Obsessions (recurring & intrusive thoughts)
• Compulsions (doing things over and over).
• A sense of horror about these obsessions.
• Mothers know their thoughts are bizarre and do not act on them.
Postpartum Psychosis Occurs in 1-2 of every 1,000 births. Symptoms include:
• Strange beliefs and/or hallucinations • Feeling very irritated, hyperactive. • Mood changes with poor decisions. • This is usually a medical emergency
requiring hospitalization & medication.
WHAT CAN YOU DO? Women who have a mild form of postpartum mood disorder may find some relief by trying some of the fol-lowing: • Find someone to care for the baby
so you can sleep. • Take part in mild to moderate
exercise. • Eat nutritious, balanced meals. • Talk with someone you trust. • Take some time just for you each
day. • Get some sunshine every day. Ask
your doctor about sun precautions in your local area.
To speak confidentially to a mom who has “been there,”
Call: 1-888-434-MOMS Trained volunteers are ready to
offer support & provide resources.
This charitable nonprofit organization will gladly
accept your tax-deductible donations.
Brochure design by Patty Zucco©
Less than 25 yrs old
Not Married
Less Than High School Education
Other children at home
Not Enough Help at Home
History of Depression
This is not a complete list of risk factors.
Risk Factors for Anxiety & Depression Around Childbirth
Why didn’t someone warn me?
MO
THE
RS
“I feel like run
nin
g away”
“I don’t feel like m
yself anym
ore.” “I’m
a rotten person
, a rotten
moth
er.” “I feel like I’m
going crazy.”
“I sometim
es thin
k of hu
rting th
e baby or h
urtin
g myself.”
PAR
TNE
RS
“I never kn
ow w
hat to expect w
hen
I get h
ome.”
“Will m
y partner ever be th
e same?”
“Som
ethin
g is horribly w
rong, bu
t I don
’t know
how
to help h
er.”
“Its tough
to live with
a depressed person
.”
FAM
ILIES
“Will it ever en
d?” “I’m
so worried abou
t my dau
ghter.”
“Mom
my doesn
’t play with
me
anym
ore.” “M
omm
y cries all the tim
e.”
Baby B
lues Th
is can occu
r in 80%
of moth
ers and is con
-sidered a n
ormal occu
rrence durin
g the first tw
o weeks after birth
. Wom
en feel like they
are on an
emotion
al roller coaster.
Postpartum D
epression Th
is occurs in
about 20%
of new
mom
s. Usu
-ally begin
s one mon
th to on
e year after birth.
Sym
ptoms m
ay inclu
de: •
An
ger, fear, and/or feelin
gs of guilt
• Th
ough
ts of inadequ
acy •
Difficu
lty concen
trating
• C
han
ge in appetite an
d/or sleep.
Postpartum A
nxiety/Panic Disorder
A form
of anxiety th
at occurs in
up to 10%
of n
ew m
oms. Sym
ptoms m
ay inclu
de: •
Feeling very n
ervous
• R
ecurrin
g panic attacks
• M
any w
orries or fears
Postpartum O
bsessive-Com
pulsive D
isorder 5%
of mothers w
ill experience th
is disorder. S
ymptom
s may in
clude:
• O
bsessions (recurrin
g & in
trusive
thou
ghts)
• C
ompu
lsions (doing th
ings over and over).
• A
sense of h
orror about th
ese obsessions.
• M
others know
their th
ough
ts are bizarre an
d do not act on th
em.
Postpartum Psychosis
Occu
rs in 1-2 of every 1,000 birth
s. S
ymptom
s inclu
de:
• S
trange beliefs and/or h
allucinations
• Feelin
g very irritated, hyperactive.
• M
ood chan
ges with
poor decisions.
• Th
is is usu
ally a medical em
ergency requ
iring h
ospitalization &
medication
.
WH
AT C
AN
YO
U D
O?
Wom
en w
ho h
ave a mild form
of postpartu
m m
ood disorder may fin
d som
e relief by trying som
e of the fol-
lowin
g: •
Find som
eone to care for th
e baby so you
can sleep.
• Take part in
mild to m
oderate exercise.
• E
at nu
tritious, balan
ced meals.
• Talk w
ith som
eone you
trust.
• Take som
e time ju
st for you each
day.
• G
et some su
nsh
ine every day. A
sk you
r doctor about su
n precau
tions
in you
r local area.
To speak confiden
tially to a mom
w
ho h
as “been th
ere,”
Call:
1-888-434-MO
MS
Trained volu
nteers are ready to
offer support &
provide resou
rces.
This charitable nonprofit organization w
ill gladly accept your tax-deductible donations.
Brochure design by P
atty Zucco©
Less than 25 yrs old
Not M
arried
Less Than High School Education
Other children at hom
e
N
ot Enough Help
at Hom
e
History of
Depression
This is not a complete
list of risk factors.
R isk Factors for Anxiety & D
epression Around Childbirth
Why didn’t someone warn me?
MO
THE
RS
“I feel like run
nin
g away”
“I don’t feel like m
yself anym
ore.” “I’m
a rotten person
, a rotten
moth
er.” “I feel like I’m
going crazy.”
“I sometim
es thin
k of hu
rting th
e baby or h
urtin
g myself.”
PAR
TNE
RS
“I never kn
ow w
hat to expect w
hen
I get h
ome.”
“Will m
y partner ever be th
e same?”
“Som
ethin
g is horribly w
rong, bu
t I don
’t know
how
to help h
er.”
“Its tough
to live with
a depressed person
.”
FAM
ILIES
“Will it ever en
d?” “I’m
so worried abou
t my dau
ghter.”
“Mom
my doesn
’t play with
me
anym
ore.” “M
omm
y cries all the tim
e.”
Baby B
lues Th
is can occu
r in 80%
of moth
ers and is con
-sidered a n
ormal occu
rrence durin
g the first tw
o weeks after birth
. Wom
en feel like they
are on an
emotion
al roller coaster.
Postpartum D
epression Th
is occurs in
about 20%
of new
mom
s. Usu
-ally begin
s one mon
th to on
e year after birth.
Sym
ptoms m
ay inclu
de: •
An
ger, fear, and/or feelin
gs of guilt
• Th
ough
ts of inadequ
acy •
Difficu
lty concen
trating
• C
han
ge in appetite an
d/or sleep.
Postpartum A
nxiety/Panic Disorder
A form
of anxiety th
at occurs in
up to 10%
of n
ew m
oms. Sym
ptoms m
ay inclu
de: •
Feeling very n
ervous
• R
ecurrin
g panic attacks
• M
any w
orries or fears
Postpartum O
bsessive-Com
pulsive D
isorder 5%
of mothers w
ill experience th
is disorder. S
ymptom
s may in
clude:
• O
bsessions (recurrin
g & in
trusive
thou
ghts)
• C
ompu
lsions (doing th
ings over and over).
• A
sense of h
orror about th
ese obsessions.
• M
others know
their th
ough
ts are bizarre an
d do not act on th
em.
Postpartum Psychosis
Occu
rs in 1-2 of every 1,000 birth
s. S
ymptom
s inclu
de:
• S
trange beliefs and/or h
allucinations
• Feelin
g very irritated, hyperactive.
• M
ood chan
ges with
poor decisions.
• Th
is is usu
ally a medical em
ergency requ
iring h
ospitalization &
medication
.
WH
AT C
AN
YO
U D
O?
Wom
en w
ho h
ave a mild form
of postpartu
m m
ood disorder may fin
d som
e relief by trying som
e of the fol-
lowin
g: •
Find som
eone to care for th
e baby so you
can sleep.
• Take part in
mild to m
oderate exercise.
• E
at nu
tritious, balan
ced meals.
• Talk w
ith som
eone you
trust.
• Take som
e time ju
st for you each
day.
• G
et some su
nsh
ine every day. A
sk you
r doctor about su
n precau
tions
in you
r local area.
To speak confiden
tially to a mom
w
ho h
as “been th
ere,”
Call:
1-888-434-MO
MS
Trained volu
nteers are ready to
offer support &
provide resou
rces.
This charitable nonprofit organization w
ill gladly accept your tax-deductible donations.
Brochure design by P
atty Zucco©
Less than 25 yrs old
Not M
arried
L ess Than High School Education
Other children at hom
e
N
ot Enough Help
a t Hom
e
History of
Depression
This is not a complete
list of risk factors.
R isk Factors for Anxiety & D
epression Around Childbirth
Wh
y d
id
n’t
so
me
on
e w
ar
n m
e?
MOTHERS “I feel like running away” “I don’t feel like myself anymore.” “I’m a rotten person, a rotten mother.” “I feel like I’m going crazy.” “I sometimes think of hurting the baby or hurting myself.”
PARTNERS “I never know what to expect when I get home.” “Will my partner ever be the same?”
“Something is horribly wrong, but I don’t know how to help her.”
“Its tough to live with a depressed person.”
FAMILIES “Will it ever end?” “I’m so worried about my daughter.” “Mommy doesn’t play with me anymore.” “Mommy cries all the time.”
Baby Blues This can occur in 80% of mothers and is con-sidered a normal occurrence during the first two weeks after birth. Women feel like they are on an emotional roller coaster.
Postpartum Depression This occurs in about 20% of new moms. Usu-ally begins one month to one year after birth. Symptoms may include: • Anger, fear, and/or feelings of guilt • Thoughts of inadequacy • Difficulty concentrating • Change in appetite and/or sleep.
Postpartum Anxiety/Panic Disorder A form of anxiety that occurs in up to 10% of new moms. Symptoms may include: • Feeling very nervous • Recurring panic attacks • Many worries or fears
Postpartum Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
5% of mothers will experience this disorder. Symptoms may include:
• Obsessions (recurring & intrusive thoughts)
• Compulsions (doing things over and over).
• A sense of horror about these obsessions.
• Mothers know their thoughts are bizarre and do not act on them.
Postpartum Psychosis Occurs in 1-2 of every 1,000 births. Symptoms include:
• Strange beliefs and/or hallucinations • Feeling very irritated, hyperactive. • Mood changes with poor decisions. • This is usually a medical emergency
requiring hospitalization & medication.
WHAT CAN YOU DO? Women who have a mild form of postpartum mood disorder may find some relief by trying some of the fol-lowing: • Find someone to care for the baby
so you can sleep. • Take part in mild to moderate
exercise. • Eat nutritious, balanced meals. • Talk with someone you trust. • Take some time just for you each
day. • Get some sunshine every day. Ask
your doctor about sun precautions in your local area.
To speak confidentially to a mom who has “been there,”
Call: 1-888-434-MOMS Trained volunteers are ready to
offer support & provide resources.
This charitable nonprofit organization will gladly
accept your tax-deductible donations.
Brochure design by Patty Zucco©
Less than 25 yrs old
Not Married
Less Than High School Education
Other children at home
Not Enough Help at Home
History of Depression
This is not a complete list of risk factors.
Risk Factors for Anxiety & Depression Around Childbirth