TY - JOUR
T1 - Improving care for fathers with perinatal depression in the community
AU - Davenport, Caroline
AU - Price, Rebecca
AU - Keynejad, Roxanne
AU - Mughal, Faraz
PY - 2024/5/30
Y1 - 2024/5/30
N2 - The perinatal period (from conception to 1 year after birth) is one of biological, psychological, and social transition, requiring adjustment, support, and resources. While the mental health of perinatal women is receiving welcome attention, the absence of clinical guidelines means that the mental health of new fathers (and other non-birthing parents) is likely underassessed. Although around 10% of fathers are reported to experience depression during the perinatal period, the true prevalence is likely to be higher given the lack of screening and barriers to disclosure.
AB - The perinatal period (from conception to 1 year after birth) is one of biological, psychological, and social transition, requiring adjustment, support, and resources. While the mental health of perinatal women is receiving welcome attention, the absence of clinical guidelines means that the mental health of new fathers (and other non-birthing parents) is likely underassessed. Although around 10% of fathers are reported to experience depression during the perinatal period, the true prevalence is likely to be higher given the lack of screening and barriers to disclosure.
UR - https://bjgp.org/content/74/743/246.short
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85195014346&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.3399/bjgp24X738237
DO - 10.3399/bjgp24X738237
M3 - Comment/debate
SN - 0960-1643
VL - 74
SP - 246
EP - 247
JO - The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
JF - The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
IS - 743
ER -