Abstract
Maternal depression is a significant mental health problem that influences family functioning. Because emotional and functional adjustment in the postpartum period may be more difficult for parents of children with special needs, clinicians should be alert for symptoms of depression in these parent populations. In this article, types of mood disorders, symptoms that omprise them, and treatment options are reviewed. Guidelines to help a clinician assess whether a parent should be referred for a psychologic or psychiatric evaluation are also provided. Furthermore, assessment of the influence of maternal depression on the child is discussed.
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