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Understanding postpartum psychosis : a temporary madness
Title:
Understanding postpartum psychosis : a temporary madness
Author:
Twomey, Teresa M., 1965-
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
Westport, Conn. : Praeger, [2009]

©2009
Physical Description:
xxii, 173 pages ; 25 cm
Language:
English
Contents:
More than depression : differences among postpartum psychosis, postpartum depression, and postpartum obsessive-compulsive disorder / Shoshana Bennett -- Psychological views and treatment / Shoshana Bennett -- Postpartum psychosis across history and in the media today -- Legal views -- Women like me, and you : Teresa's story -- After the manic "super mom" period : Laura's story -- A story of recovery in five parts : Eva's story -- Obsessions and delusions : Wanda's story -- Suicidal thoughts, an "evil dog, " and a call to police : Nicole's story -- Visions of mother and child "cut up" : Lisa's story -- A maze of medication and recovery : Marti's story -- Acting well but wanting to die : Sarah's story -- Seeing a dagger, hearing voices : Tara's story -- A murderous illness : Melanie's story -- Ninety miles with a dead baby : Katherine's story -- Conclusion : what we know, don't know, and need to do to prevent tragedy.
ISBN:
9780313353468
Format :
Book