Which Statement Regarding Peripartum Depression Is FALSE

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding peripartum depression is FALSE?

• A) The hormonal changes that accompany birth trigger this depression.
• B) A woman with a family history of mood disorders is at greater risk for developing peripartum depression.
• C) Antidepressant medication has been found to be one effective treatment for peripartum depression.
• D) Women with peripartum depression experience either immobility or excessive activity along with traditional symptoms of depression.

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