Perinatal mental health : a guide for health professionals and users [E-book]

By:

Hanley, Jane

Publication details: Chichester : John Wiley and Sons Ltd, 2009Description: 246pISBN:

9780470510681
9780470744444

Subject(s):

NLM classification:

WQ 500.

Online resources:

South London and Maudsley Trust NHS OpenAthens account holders click here for access

Contents:

1 Women's mental health: from Hippocrates to Kumar; 2 The antenatal period; 3 Postnatal depression and bipolar disorder; 4 Puerperal psychosis; 5 Problems associated with perinatal mental health; 6 Possible causes of postnatal depression; 7 Recognition and detection of perinatal mental health disorders; 8 The effect on the family; 9 Effects on society; 10 Management of postnatal depression; 11 The multidisciplinary team; 12 Global cultural practices; 13 An overview of women's perinatal mental health; References; Appendix 1; Appendix 2; Index

Summary: Perinatal Mental Health is an invaluable reference for nurses, midwives and other health professionals working with this client group, covering current thinking on the causes of mothers’ 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 management of perinatal mental health disorders with chapters on the antenatal period; postnatal depression and bipolar disorder; psychosis, personality disorders, eating disorders, sexual issues, self harm and suicide; possible causes of postnatal depression; the multidisciplinary team; and global cultural practices.

Holdings
Item type	Home library	Class number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Electronic book	South London and Maudsley Trust Library On website	WQ 500 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		rhlebek150620

Perinatal Mental Health is an invaluable reference for nurses, midwives and other health professionals working with this client group, covering current thinking on the causes of mothers’ 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 management of perinatal mental health disorders with chapters on the antenatal period; postnatal depression and bipolar disorder; psychosis, personality disorders, eating disorders, sexual issues, self harm and suicide; possible causes of postnatal depression; the multidisciplinary team; and global cultural practices.

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