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Postadoption Depression
It's not often talked about, but adoptive parents can experience postadoption depression after a child is placed with them, especially if the reality of the child is different from their imaginings and expectations. Find resources in this section to help families understand and obtain resources and information regarding postadoption depression.
Confessions of an Adoptive Parent With Attachment Issues
RainbowKids.com
Describes a mother's difficulties bonding with her second adopted child.
Do I Love Him Yet?
Adoptive Families Magazine
Explores the negative feelings of a mother struck by postadoption depression.
I Am Not Supposed to Feel This Way: Post Adoption Depression (PDF - 118 KB)
Chinese Children Adoption International
Illustrates symptoms of depression from an adoptive mother's perspective.
Impact of Adoption on Adoptive Parents | |
Series Title: | Factsheets for Families |
Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway. |
Availability: | View Download (PDF - 401KB) |
Year Published: | 2010 - 14 pages |
This factsheet explores some of the emotional ups and downs that adoptive parents may experience as they approach the decision to adopt, during the adoptive process, and after the adoption. It explores some stresses that adoptive parents may experience, including depression, issues related to identity and attachment, and issues related to the child's adjustment, such as contact with the birth family. Useful resources and suggestions for finding help are included. |
More Than Just the Blues: How to Recognize and Cope With Post-Adoption Depression
Adoptive Families Magazine
Offers information about the symptoms of postadoption depression.
Post Adoption Depression Syndrome
From Roots and Wings, Spring 1995
Presents the article that introduced the term "post adoption depression syndrome" (PADS) to define these symptoms.
Post Adoption Depression: The Unacknowledged Hazard
International Adoption Articles Directory
Describes the results of a small-scale survey to determine the extent of this condition among adoptive parents.
Post Adoption Depression: What New Adoptive Parents Should Know About PADS
Adoption Suite 101
Offers tips to prevent and treat postadoption depression.
Post Adoption Depression: What To Do if This Happens to You
McCarthy
RainbowKids.com (2007)
Highlights the needs to acknowledge and recognize this condition, explains how to access assistance, and steps to take.