A programme to improve perinatal emotional and mental health
ABSTRACT
Owen, L., Nevin, H. (2008) A programme to improve perinatal emotional and mental health. This is an extended version of the article published in Nursing Times; 104: 8, 28-29.
Government reports consistently highlight the need to provide early support for emotional and mental health problems, with the antenatal and postnatal periods identified as important stages for women and their families. This article outlines the development, implementation and evaluation of a support programme for women with perinatal emotional and mental health problems. The project acts as a bridge between universal services offered by health visitors and the primary care mental health team's specialist services. The article outlines positive outcomes from the programme, and also discusses issues around funding.
Owen, L., Nevin, H. (2008) A programme to improve perinatal emotional and mental health. This is an extended version of the article published in Nursing Times; 104: 8, 28-29.
Government reports consistently highlight the need to provide early support for emotional and mental health problems, with the antenatal and postnatal periods identified as important stages for women and their families. This article outlines the development, implementation and evaluation of a support programme for women with perinatal emotional and mental health problems. The project acts as a bridge between universal services offered by health visitors and the primary care mental health team's specialist services. The article outlines positive outcomes from the programme, and also discusses issues around funding.
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