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09-09-2009, 02:19 AM
Depression screenings for new mothers urged
Friday, 28 August 2009 1:15 PM CET
http://www.cphpost.dk/news/national/88-nat...hers-urged.html
Public health experts recommend screening all new mothers for signs of postpartum depression
Twice as many depressed mothers would receive treatment if all new mothers were screened, a study finds.
The study was carried out by the Centre for Public Health, Århus City Council and mothers’ support group Mødrehjælpen. They are now recommending that all new mothers be screened for depression, instead of the current system where only those suspected of postpartum depression are offered help.
Postpartum depression affects about 6 percent of all new mothers in Denmark and Finn Breinholt of the centre described it as a serious condition.
It must be detected and treated early, otherwise the child’s first year can be marked by poor linguistic, intelligence and behavioural development,’ said Breinholt.
Those behind the study said signs of postpartum depression could be detected if all mothers filled out a routine questionnaire, allowing health services to provide earlier treatment such as therapy and group counselling.
The report compiled on the basis of the study stated that group counselling was proven to help new mothers feel less isolated and stronger in their role as a mother.
Friday, 28 August 2009 1:15 PM CET
http://www.cphpost.dk/news/national/88-nat...hers-urged.html
Public health experts recommend screening all new mothers for signs of postpartum depression
Twice as many depressed mothers would receive treatment if all new mothers were screened, a study finds.
The study was carried out by the Centre for Public Health, Århus City Council and mothers’ support group Mødrehjælpen. They are now recommending that all new mothers be screened for depression, instead of the current system where only those suspected of postpartum depression are offered help.
Postpartum depression affects about 6 percent of all new mothers in Denmark and Finn Breinholt of the centre described it as a serious condition.
It must be detected and treated early, otherwise the child’s first year can be marked by poor linguistic, intelligence and behavioural development,’ said Breinholt.
Those behind the study said signs of postpartum depression could be detected if all mothers filled out a routine questionnaire, allowing health services to provide earlier treatment such as therapy and group counselling.
The report compiled on the basis of the study stated that group counselling was proven to help new mothers feel less isolated and stronger in their role as a mother.