Given that so many women around the world experience symptoms of depression with perinatal onset, even when their life experiences and levels of social support are radically different, leads researchers to focus on the causes of such issues.

A) physiological
B) psychological
C) emotional
D) environmental

Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, and a range of emotional and physical problems.

Perinatal Onset

Refers to the occurrence or development of a condition or disease during the perinatal period, which spans from the 22nd week of gestation to the 7th day after birth.

Physiological

Related to the normal functions of living organisms and their parts, including all physical and chemical processes.