Depression

• Appearing more sad than normal

• Sleeping more or less than normal

• Irritability

• Feeling more overwhelmed than normal

• Slower than normal to think and/or respond

• Focusing on negative aspects of themselves, their environment and/or their future

• Weight gain or loss

• Trouble concentrating

• Diminished desire for sex

• Lack of interest in work, social or enjoyable activities

• Thoughts of suicide

For more information to help assess for suicidal ideation check the Suicide Assessment page 

A type of depression that affects mothers after childbirth.

• Being unable to sleep even when baby is asleep

• Having trouble bonding or forming an emotional attachment with baby

• Doubting ability to care for baby

• Thinking about harming self or baby

• Showing too much (or not enough) concern for baby

• Maryland 211
• NAMI Depression Information
• SAMHSA Depression Information