Mental disorders in the peripartum period
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Perinatal mental health disorders are defined as mental conditions developed during pregnancy or in a year following child delivery. Women are affected but it is possible partners can be too, as a new or additional mental health condition. The aim of perinatal psychiatry is preventing perinatal mental health problems, as well as timely and scientifically based diagnose and offer evidence-based treatment including psychosocial therapy or medications. Undiagnosed or untreated perinatal mental disorders during or after pregnancy can have significant and long-lasting effects on the wellbeing of the women and her overall health, child health and development, as well as partner relationships and society as whole.
2021 ◽
pp. 000486742110096
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2019 ◽
Vol 8
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pp. 17-21
2019 ◽
Vol 58
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pp. S262
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