Description
Book SynopsisThis book covers most aspects of the recognition, treatment, care and management of postnatal depression and examines the way in which it affects mothers, their families, infants and society as a whole. It discusses the factors that impact and impinge on mothers' lives and how they are expected to deal with them including risk factors.
Table of ContentsChapter 1: Women’s Mental Health. From Hippocrates to Kumar.
Chapter 2: The Antenatal Period.
Chapter 3: Postnatal Depression and Bipolar Disorder.
Chapter 4: Psychosis, Personality Disorders, Eating Disorders, Sexual Issues, Self Harm and Suicide.
Chapter 5: Problems Associated With Perinatal Mental Health.
Chapter 6: Possible Causes of Postnatal Depression.
Chapter 7: Recognition and Detection of Perinatal Mental Health Disorders.
Chapter 8: The Effect on the Family.
Chapter 9: Effects on Society.
Chapter 10: Management of Postnatal Depression.
Chapter 11: The Multi Disciplinary Team.
Chapter 12: Global Cultural Practices.
Chapter 13: An Overview of Women’s’ Perinatal Mental Health.
References.
Appendix 1: Contact List for Organisations.
Appendix 2: Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale.
