The perinatal period is not free from psychological maladjustment. A variety of mood and anxiety disorders are seen in this period. In addition, psychological problems specific to this life stage are also observed, including bonding disorders and infant abuse. Psychosocial aetiologies have been identified. Psychological treatment is more important than pharmacotherapy. In recent years, efforts for the prevention of postnatal depression heve increased.
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Psychosocial Aspects of Perinatal Mental Health: Research and Clinical Settings
Kitamura Institute of Mental Health Tokyo
Kitamura "Kokoro" Clinic
Department of Psychiatry, Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University
Kitamura "Kokoro" Clinic
Department of Psychiatry, Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University
Psychiatria et Neurologia Japonica
116: 1005-1011, 2014
<Keywords:perinatal psychiatry, perinatal depression, bonding disorder, psychotherapy>