After Shauna gave birth, she sunk into a major depressive episode.She was unable to care for herself or her baby.Fortunately, she did not have the energy to follow through on her thoughts of killing her baby.These symptoms suggest that Shauna is likely to have experienced which depressive specifier?

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The fact that Shauna's depressive episode occurred after giving birth suggests that she is experiencing postpartum onset, a specifier used for depression that occurs within four weeks of giving birth. The other specifiers (melancholia, catatonia, and seasonal pattern) do not necessarily relate to Shauna's specific situation.

After Shauna Gave Birth, She Sunk into a Major Depressive