Perinatal Depression--assessment and Management.
From: Women’s Mental Health, University of Melbourne, Austin Health and Northpark Private Hospitals, Melbourne, Victoria. a.buist@unimelb.edu.au
Australian family physician
- Publish Date: Sep 2006
- ISSN: 0300-8495
- Volume: 35
- Issue: 9
- Pages: 670-3
- Medium: Print
- Language: English
- Citation (JAMA): Buist Anne, et al. Perinatal Depression--assessment and Management.. Sep 2006;35:670-3
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Depression and anxiety often begin in pregnancy, particularly third trimester, therefore ‘perinatal’ rather than postnatal depression might be a better term to describe this disorder. OBJECTIVE: This article outlines an approach to assessment and management of perinatal depression. DISCUSSION: Psychological difficulties are common after childbirth and have potentially serious consequences. Treatment needs to consider the complex interplay of biology and psychology, and both mother and infant need consideration. Early, assertive identification and sensitive management, mindful of risks and benefits to both mother and infant, is the best current approach to improving outcomes.
Mesh Headings (Keywords): Antidepressive Agents, Depression, Depression, Postpartum, Female, Humans, Male, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Complications, Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects, Risk Assessment, Risk Factors
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