Perinatal Mental Health
Author | : Jane Hanley |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 2013-05-07 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781118707975 |
ISBN-13 | : 1118707974 |
Rating | : 4/5 (75 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Perinatal Mental Health is an invaluable reference fornurses, midwives and other health professionals working with thisclient group, covering current thinking on the causes ofmothers’ mood disorders and the consequences for her infant,the family, society and most importantly the mother herself. This book covers the recognition, treatment, care and managementof perinatal mental health disorders with chapters on the antenatalperiod; postnatal depression and bipolar disorder; psychosis,personality disorders, eating disorders, sexual issues, self harmand suicide; possible causes of postnatal depression; themultidisciplinary team; and global cultural practices.