A 30-year-old woman 6 weeks postpartum reports low mood, anhedonia and thoughts that her family would be better off without her, but no specific plan....

Question

A 30-year-old woman 6 weeks postpartum reports low mood, anhedonia and thoughts that her family would be better off without her, but no specific plan. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Urgent mental health assessment and safety planning, considering antidepressant therapy and psychotherapy

Answer

Reassure that this is normal baby blues

Answer

No treatment and review at 6 months

Answer

Advise her to stop breastfeeding immediately

Answer

Start benzodiazepines alone

au-racgp MCQ (SBA): Postnatal depression

A 30-year-old woman 6 weeks postpartum reports low mood, anhedonia and thoughts that her family would be better off without her, but no specific plan. What is the most appropriate immediate management?