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Effective treatment of postnatal depression is associated with normal child development

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Postnatal depression is known to be one of the most common complications of child bearing, and is often associated with adverse outcomes for the woman as well as an increased risk of adverse child outcomes, including cognitive, behavioural, and emotional problems, and insecure attachment.1 Initiatives are underway internationally to improve the identification and treatment of postnatal depression and other perinatal mental disorders (ie, disorders in pregnancy and post partum), which are hoped to improve maternal and child mental health.

Source: The Lancet Psychiatry

DOI: 10.1016/s2215-0366(18)30008-7

Authors: Louise M Howard, Fiona Challacombe

Institutions: King's College London, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Language: English

Topic: Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $7,280