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Current considerations of the effects of untreated maternal perinatal depression and the National Perinatal Depression Initiative

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  17 January 2012

P. Hall
P. Hall*
Affiliation:
SAHealth, National Perinatal Depression Initiative, South Australia
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*Address for correspondence: Dr P. Hall, Mental Health Unit, SA Health, PO Box 287, Rundle Mall, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia. (Email [email protected])
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Abstract

Postnatal and antenatal depression present significant public health concerns. Current opinion on the use of these terms is noted. Previous research findings demonstrate that detrimental effects of untreated maternal depression/anxiety are potentially severe and impact on the whole family; longer-term effects on child development are described. Australia has responded to such overwhelming empirical evidence by the implementation of the National Perinatal Depression Initiative. Key objectives and a brief overview of the work in progress of this Initiative are offered.

Keywords

antenatal depressioneffectsinitiativepostnatal depression
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Rapid Communication
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Journal of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease , Volume 3 , Issue 4 , August 2012 , pp. 293 - 295
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press and the International Society for Developmental Origins of Health and Disease 2012

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