Postpartum depression (PPD) without psychotic features:
1. is the "baby blues," plus the woman has a visit with a counselor or psychologist.
2. is more common among older Caucasian women because they have higher ex-pectations.
3. is distinguished by irritability, severe anxiety, and panic attacks.
4. will disappear on its own without outside help.
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1. Incorrect. PPD even without psychotic features is more serious and persistent than post-partum baby blues.
2. Incorrect. PPD is more common among younger mothers and African-American mothers.
3. Correct. PPD is also characterized by spontaneous crying long after the usual duration of the baby blues.
4. Incorrect. Most women need professional help to get through PPD, including pharmaco-logic intervention.
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