Learn About The Different Types Of Depression

By Apoorva Jha

Postpartum (or Perinatal) Depression

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Even though the birth of a newborn is a blessing, it leaves some people to experience postpartum depression (PPD). This type of depression is seen on one in four women and one in eight men. In women, postpartum depression usually occurs due to the shifts in hormones, fatigue, and other factors. In men, the reason is environmental like the shifting of roles and lifestyle changes that parenting summons.