Background The perinatal period is a time of increased vulnerability to mental health
problems, however, only a small proportion of women seek help. Poor mental health literacy …

Background We used population-based data to determine the public's views of prenatal and
postnatal mental health and to identify predictors of those views. Methods A computer …

The purpose of this study is to understand mental health literacy (MHL)(Jorm, 2000) in lower
income women postpartum and share participant experiences of recognizing and seeking …

ABSTRACT According to the United States (US) Census Bureau, Hispanics are the fastest
growing ethnic minority in the US As such, Hispanic females have the highest birth rate (35 …

Background Maternal mental health including postpartum mental health is essential to
women's health. This study aimed to develop a specific measure for assessing postpartum …

Background Despite greater contact with the healthcare system during the perinatal period,
detection and treatment of perinatal mental health conditions remain suboptimal. Aim To …

Background: Postnatal depression affects between 6 and 13% of new parents, but only a
small proportion of individuals who meet diagnostic criteria receive optimal treatment. One …

Background At a prevalence rate of 13-25%, mental health problems are among the most
common morbidities of the prenatal and postnatal periods. They have been associated with …

Background: Better community mental health literacy is associated with positive help-
seeking behaviours and reduced stigma. There are relatively few published surveys of …

Objective To characterize women's depression literacy during the perinatal period, including
their ability to recognize clinically significant symptoms of depression. Design A quantitative …