Q&A: Do I need to go to a Psychiatrist if I experience postnatal depression?

Q: Do I need to go to a psychiatrist if I experience postnatal depression?

A: If you are worried that you may be having symptoms of postnatal depression, you are likely to be advised about the need for treatment. There are a lot of types of postnatal depression that respond to various treatment approaches. Some types with melancholic features tend to require specialist help, medication and even care by a psychiatrist. Non-melancholic subtypes could be responsive to psychological therapies, with or without the need for medication.