Insufficient sleep is common in the general population, and can result from environmental and psychosocial factors, medical and psychiatric disorders, and sleep disorders, such as insomnia, circadian rhythm disorders, sleep…
In this chapter, we briefly describe several modes of parent–infant-psychotherapy, an efficient way of treating parent–infant relationship disorders. We then focus on treatment for postnatally depressed mothers. Perinatal depression defines…
Infants of parents with psychiatric disorders may be particularly vulnerable and have a higher risk of developing psychiatric disorders in adulthood. Until the second half of the 20th century, women…
Psychological interventions delivered by non-specialist health workers are effective for the treatment of perinatal depression in low- and middle-income countries. In this systematic review, we describe the content and delivery…
Epidemiological investigations and meta-analyses of predictive studies have consistently demonstrated the importance of psychosocial variables as postpartum depression risk factors. To address this, several psychosocial treatment strategies have been evaluated…
Complementary and alternative medicine therapies are increasingly sought out by people with psychiatric disorders. In this chapter, we review the evidence for several commonly used CAM therapies (i.e. omega-3 fatty…
Perinatal depression is prevalent and greatly affects the mother and infant. Fortunately, empirically validated psychological treatments are available for postpartum depression and depression during pregnancy. Primary among these are interpersonal…
The use of antidepressant medications during pregnancy has stimulated much professional and public debate. As a consequence, considerable data on the reproductive safety of antidepressants has been generated that exceeds…
Depression, anxiety, or both, during pregnancy are common complications during the perinatal period, with 15–20% of women experiencing depression at some point during their pregnancy. Considerable evidence suggests that untreated…
The perinatal period provides an important window into a woman’s long-term health. Perinatal mental illness is a common condition conferring potential serious long-term psychiatric and medical consequences for the mother…
