Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	110948
Country	China

Category	Obstetrics & Gynecology
Manuscript Type	Systematic Reviews
Article Title	Epidemiology, pathophysiology, and interventions for postpartum depression: Systematic review
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Qing-Qing Ji and Meng-Yi Wang
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Meng-Yi Wang, Researcher, . 18583986082@163.com
Key Words	Postpartum depression; Maternal mental health; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Edinburgh postnatal depression scale; Risk stratification; Neuroendocrine mechanism; Community-based intervention; Global health
Core Tip	This systematic review synthesizes recent evidence on postpartum depression, highlighting its multifactorial etiology involving hormonal, inflammatory, and psychosocial mechanisms. It evaluates emerging interventions including cognitive behavioral therapy, community-based models, and GABAergic modulation. The review proposes a stepped-care framework integrating biological risk stratification, culturally adapted tools, and digital delivery platforms, aiming to advance equitable and personalized maternal mental health care globally.
Citation	Ji QQ, Wang MY. Epidemiology, pathophysiology, and interventions for postpartum depression: Systematic review. World J Clin Cases 2025; In press

Received	2025-06-19 04:06
Peer-Review Started	2025-06-19 04:06
To Make the First Decision
Return for Revision	2025-06-27 08:19
Revised	2025-06-30 12:33
Second Decision	2025-07-24 02:45
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-07-24 11:25
Articles in Press	2025-07-24 11:25
Publication Fee Transferred	2025-07-07 03:28
Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor	2025-07-26 08:02
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ISSN	2307-8960 (online)
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