Article: Disclosure of symptoms of postnatal depression, the perspectives of health professionals and women: a qualitative study.(Research article)(Report)

Authors: Carolyn A Chew-Graham (corresponding author) [1]; Deborah Sharp [2]; Elizabeth Chamberlain [3]; Liz Folkes [2]; Katrina M Turner [2]

Background

Postnatal depression is one of the core diagnoses in the National Service Framework (NSF) for Mental Health[1] in the UK. Postnatal depression is a non-psychotic depressive episode meeting standardised diagnostic criteria for a minor or major depressive disorder, beginning in or extending to the postnatal period[2]. It represents a substantial public health problem affecting 8-15% of women and can result in long-term adverse consequences for maternal mood and infant development[3]. An episode of ...

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