MBBS, M.Med, MD, FRANZCP Anne Buist (Director National Postnatal Depression Program)
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Abstract
Depression is a common problem in the general population and is projected to be one of the major health issues facing the world in 2020 (WHO). Serious consequences exist for the sufferer, and the family.
Given that women are twice as likely to suffer from depression, and are at particular risk in the child bearing years, children from infancy may be affected, with long term ramifications.
Postnatal depression (PND) occurs in 14% of women, and there may be a similar number affected antenatally. The perinatal period thus is a crucial time to identify depression, and offers an excellent opportunity to screen women due to their increased contact with health services.