THE IMPORTANCE OF INTEGRATING PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH CARE FOR THE EARLY IDENTIFICATION OF POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION

International Journal of Health Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 5(4), P. 1 - 8

Published: Jan. 15, 2025

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a prevalent complication that impacts maternal mental health and family well-being.This study reviewed strategies for integrating perinatal care early identification management of PPD, highlighting interventions based on systematic screening, psychosocial support therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).Twenty-nine articles published between 2020 2024 in the PubMed database were selected, showing effectiveness Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) integrated approaches reducing depressive symptoms improving quality life.The findings indicate barriers stigma, unequal access to lack infrastructure limit implementation effective models, especially vulnerable populations.Culturally adapted strategies, psychoeducation programs mindfulness emerge promising tools, but require further validation.It concluded integration essential prevent progression PPD mitigate its mother, newborn family.Public policies, professional training investment research are overcome promote more equitable inclusive care.

Language: Английский

Prevalence of depression and associated factors among critically ill pregnant women in Palestine

BMC Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(1)

Published: April 11, 2025

Language: Английский