Depression In New Mothers Volume 2 Screening Assessment And Treatment Alternatives | Health & Social Care

This fourth edition of Depression in New Mothers Volume 2: Screening Assessment and Treatment Alternatives provides a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to understanding the assessment for treatment and treatment of postpartum depression. Depression anxiety and posttraumatic stress disorder are common complications of childbirth that result in adverse health outcomes for both mother and child. It is vital therefore that health professionals be ready to help women with these conditions in the perinatal period. Written by a psychologist and board-certified lactation consultant this fourth edition is greatly expanded and available as two complementary volumes. Focusing on causes and consequences of poor perinatal mental health and its treatment. It can also be used by community organizations that want to support new mothers screen for possible depression discuss treatment options and refer them to appropriate care. This volume integrates current international research and includes chapters on: ● Choosing an assessment scale to measure depression and co-occurring conditions ● Developing a treatment plan ● Supporting new mothers and families through community interventions ● Using complementary and integrative therapies ● Providing evidence-based psychotherapy ● Using antidepressants Depression in New Mothers Volume 2 (4th Edition) includes case illustrations throughout and retains its focus on moving research into practice. It is an essential resource for all healthcare practitioners working with mothers in the perinatal period including mental health providers nurses midwives doctors lactation consultants and peer supporters. |Depression in New Mothers Volume 2 Screening Assessment and Treatment Alternatives | Health & Social Care