AimsPerinatal depression threatens the health of maternal women and their offspring.
Although screening programs for perinatal depression exist, non-uptake of referral to further …

Background Alcohol and other drugs (AOD) use among pregnant women have been
associated with adverse health outcomes for mother and child, during and after pregnancy …

Background The diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) may affect women's
mental wellbeing, functioning and quality of life, with potentially negative effects on treatment …

Purpose This study was conducted to explore the perceptions of perinatal women and key
maternal care health workers about perinatal depression and the health service needs …

Background Maternal depression carries a major public health burden for mothers and their
infants, yet there is a substantial treatment gap for this condition in low-resourced regions …

Discussion We found that there is a dearth of research pertaining to the epidemiology,
impact, and interventions of mental illness stigma among perinatal women in LMICs. The …

As a group, mental disorders are the leading cause of disability worldwide, accounting for
nearly a quarter of the global burden of disease. Mental disorders play an important role in …

Developing countries in Africa and other regions share a similar profile of insufficient human
resources for mental health, poor funding, a high unmet need for services and a low official …

Context: Considering the stressful conditions of life and social difficulties, an important
question is why are some people can show positive adaptation and avoid mental health …

Maternal depression is an enormous, neglected public health problem in low-and middle-
income countries (LAMICs). Evidence is accumulating to guide intervention, focused on …