Citation

Roach V. Med. Today (Neutral Bay) 2022; 23(8): 72-74.

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(Copyright © 2022)

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Abstract

Although pregnancy and birth should be, and often are, a time of great joy for new and expectant parents, many struggle with mental illness during this period. Universal screening for perinatal depression and anxiety in this population can help ensure affected women and partners receive the support and treatment they need, which may include medication, inpatient care in a mother-baby unit or community support. © MedicineToday 2022.

Language: en

Keywords

Australia; human; mental health; suicide; suicidal ideation; prevalence; hospitalization; mood disorder; risk factor; Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale; mass screening; maternal death; pregnancy; psychiatrist; marriage; fluoxetine; paroxetine; serotonin uptake inhibitor; human relation; anxiety disorder; child development; drug efficacy; mother child relation; drug half life; low birth weight; congenital malformation; Article; premature labor; serotonin noradrenalin reuptake inhibitor; interpersonal psychotherapy; persistent pulmonary hypertension; cognitive behavioral therapy; chronic depression; perinatal depression; biopsychosocial model; Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale; Kessler psychological distress scale