Abstract
Universal screening can increase the detection rates of postnatal depression (PND), but careful attention to the full spectrum of screening, diagnostic, therapy, and ongoing management services is required to improve outcomes. The few studies published that have assessed PND screening and management programs and demonstrated improvement in depressive symptoms and outcome in women at 6-18 months postpartum have provided screening, diagnostic, and management services integrated within the same site, reserving referral to external psychiatric services for complex cases. More research is required to evaluate the effectiveness of antenatal depression screening and management and the effectiveness of perinatal screening diagnosis and treatment of clinically significant anxiety.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | Identifying Perinatal Depression and Anxiety |
| Subtitle of host publication | Evidence-Based Practice in Screening, Psychosocial Assessment, and Management |
| Publisher | wiley |
| Pages | 32-50 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781118509722 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781118509654 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2014 |
Keywords
- Continuity of care
- Evidence based
- Management
- Postnatal depression
- Universal screening
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Psychology