PSYCH-200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: Postpartum Depression, Binge Drinking, Substance Abuse

• School: Diablo Valley College
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYCH-200
• Professor: oye

Document Summary

Symptoms of depression that occur after birth of a child. 60% new mothers experience some symptoms postpartum. Crying for no reason, mood swings, anxiety, self-doubt. Symptoms can last weeks or up to months. Most have a history of mental health problems: depression or substance abuse. Relationship with infant influenced: view children as a negative, do not have a secure attachment bond. Children more likely to have depression issues as they grow. Children because of genetic influence or lack attachment. 2nd most common disease; subcategories for every drug except caffeine; men 2c more likely than women. Only drug in categories based on type of use; other categories based on. Substance abuse how much/how often it is used. Consumption all at once, with long periods not at all. Pattern extremely damaging to body and brain cells. Brain not static, adapts to situations/chemical exposure to improve consistency;; change so extreme can"t keep up. Not consistent part of life, not predictable.