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Postpartum depression is often diagnosed through a questionnaire conducted by your doctor. It is characterized by depression after pregnancy. Treatment for this form of depression includes medication, therapy or a combination. Certain antidepressants are appropriate for breastfeeding mothers, including nortriptyline, paroxetine and sertraline.
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Recognizing Dysthymia in Children: When Depression is Chronic at an Early Age
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