Question

Angela, a new mother, has been experiencing negative feelings toward her two-month-old son. She had a difficult pregnancy, and, over the weeks, she has felt the urge to hurt her baby because she blames him for her complicated delivery.

In the given scenario, Angela is most likely suffering from ______

Answer 1

Answer:

Postpartum psychosis.

Explanation:

Postpartum Psychosis (PP) is a treatable yet severe form of mental illness that occurs after giving birth to a child. Symptoms include depression, hallucinations, feeling out of control, loss of touch of reality, etc. In the given scenario, Angela is most likely suffering from Postpartum Psychosis.