Postpartum Depression, Body Image, and Social Media Study
Part of Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study explores how feelings about your body, comparing yourself to others on social media, and postpartum depression may be connected. Understanding these links could help doctors better support mothers after childbirth.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old
- You are between 4 weeks and 12 months after giving birth
- You can read and understand Chinese and use a smartphone
- You do not have a diagnosed psychiatric condition (like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia) before pregnancy
- You are not currently receiving treatment (medication or therapy) for depression during pregnancy or after birth
- You have not experienced a major life loss (like loss of a newborn or immediate family member) in the past 4–6 weeks
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