Post-Partum Depression (PPD): A Case Study

Although pregnancy is perceived as a period of good psychological health in a woman and mans life, this is not always the case (Marino, Battaglia, Massimino, & Aguglia, 2012). This can be evident in the post-partum period where a variety of negative feelings are manifested, with the consequences taking an immense toll on the physical development of a child and the mental health of the parents. (Marino, et al., 2012). Throughout this essay, post-partum depression (PPD) will be explored, along with the immense complexities that surround the disorder. These complexities will be identified and described in relation to factors influencing maternal and paternal development of PPD, as well as the impact on them, their infant and barriers for support.

In doing this the purpose of the study was to identify the adverse health results associated with living with an indivdual with PPD, such as psychological distress, maritial interactions, somatic health issues, and level of support (Roberts, et al., 2006). Out of the participants the 58 which had partners with PPD where found to have a higher rate in depressive disorder problem fatigue, and non specific psychological issues (Roberts, et al., 2006). There was however no distinction between them and the 116 participants whos partners did not have PPD in relation to dangerous use of alcohol, general affective problems, fatigue and anxiety disorders (Roberts, et al., 2006). From these results new findings reiterated the complex nature of PPD and its effect on partners (Roberts, et al., 2006). In particular, that it is specific types of psycological problems and symptoms that men with partners with PPD are at risk of developing, as fatigue was reported across both group, it was sever fatigue that affect men whos partners had PPD (Roberts, et al., 2006). Complexties surround this affect that PPD has on men, this in relation to the diverse range of particular psychological symptoms experienced by indivduals (Roberts, et al.,