Perinatal mental health in Singapore: Implementation opportunities and relevance of gender-carer roles in screening

Abstract

In this issue of the Annals, the consensus statement on perinatal mental health by Chen et al. covers the handling of depression and anxiety symptoms in pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period.1 The guidelines were developed by a workgroup involving experts in perinatal mental health and obstetrics using a consensus process consisting of a literature review and consensus meetings involving a range of related professionals in family medicine, paediatrics, psychiatry, social services and the Health Promotion Board in Singapore. Ten consensus statements were developed with particular consideration for adolescent mothers, women with special needs, and women who suffered severe maternity events.