Which statement is TRUE for women experiencing peripartum depression regarding psychotherapy for depression?

A) Most women stop having depressive symptoms within 4 weeks after the birth of their child.
B) A psychodynamic approach works particularly well.
C) Many women with peripartum depression find self-help support groups particularly helpful.
D) Such women should avoid antidepressant medications, because these medications work well for unipolar depression but not for peripartum depression.

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Rebekah Butler · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Many women with peripartum depression find self-help support groups particularly helpful. These groups provide a sense of community, shared experience, and mutual support, which can be very beneficial in managing symptoms of depression during the peripartum period.

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