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Your Postpartum Depression Test results

Overall result High Risk

Low Risk
0-8
Moderate Risk
9-12
High Risk
13-30
0 out of 30

Your score indicates high risk for Postpartum Depression

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Summary

Scores in this range indicate a high risk of postpartum depression. Your symptoms may be quite bothersome or distressing.

This result does not mean that you have postpartum depression, but we strongly recommend that you start a conversation with a mental health professional in order to confirm or rule out a diagnosis. If diagnosed, finding the right treatment plan and working with your doctor or healthcare provider can help you to manage your symptoms.

This test is not meant to be a diagnosis or replace a consultation with a mental health professional. The diagnosis and care of pregnancy and birth-related health conditions can be difficult, and having symptoms of postpartum depression does not automatically mean that you have the condition. In addition, symptoms of postpartum depression can be caused by other health issues meaning that only a trained medical professional can make a diagnosis, especially in new or expectant mothers who often require a clinical assessment.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT

We recommend online counseling which can be very effective at treating Postpartum Depression.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a therapist via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It can help diagnose issues and address self-destructive behaviors, limiting beliefs, painful feelings, relationship issues, and more.

It is convenient for those who either cannot travel or would prefer not to meet with a therapist in-person. Starting at $65 per week, and FSA/HSA-eligible, it can also be more affordable than in-person counseling and is available worldwide.

Postpartum Depression is real, common, and treatable with online counseling.

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Your Answers

  1. I've been self-critical when things didn't go to plan

    Always

  2. Feeling sad or blue has disrupted my sleep patterns

    Nearly all the time

  3. I have warmly anticipated things like visits from family, or getting out and about with baby

    Not as much as before

  4. I've been frightened or agitated without being able to tell why

    Often

  5. I've felt completely overwhelmed

    Not at all

  6. I've been crying because I feel sad or depressed

    Nearly all the time

  7. I have felt unhappy or dejected

    Much of the time

  8. It has crossed my mind to hurt or harm myself

    Often

  9. I have had general feelings of anxiety without being able to put my finger on what's got me worried

    Rarely

  10. I have maintained a sense of humor, and been able to look on the bright side of things

    Much less than before

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