Perinatal mental health refers to a woman’s mental health during pregnancy and during the postpartum period
POST-PARTUM DEPRESSION
DEPRESSION DURING PREGNANCY
PREGNANCY LOSS OR COMPLICATIONS
INFERTILITY ISSUES
Treatment for perinatal and maternal mental health issues such as anxiety and depression are similar to treatment as usual but special consideration is given to the complex social and biological changes associated with preparing for and recovering from giving birth. It is important that treatment is coordinated with the mother’s health care providers.
CBT is the most common treatment for mood and anxiety disorders in maternal mental health. CBT therapists assist individuals with identifying and challenging unhelpful cognitive patterns, analyzing the connection between thoughts and behaviors, and developing more effective thought processes and behavioral patterns.
Articles, resources, and other helpful information about maternal mental health.
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