Perinatal depression (PND) is a major depressive episode during pregnancy or within 4
weeks after childbirth up to a year. Risk factors for PND include stressful life events, history …

Depression is one of the leading causes of disability, and, if left unmanaged, it can increase
the risk for suicide. The evidence base on the determinants of depression is fragmented …

Background Trauma, natural and man-made catastrophic events can be predictors of
postpartum psychological distress. In a public health response due to coronavirus disease …

The study of depression in mothers in relation to transmission of risk for the development of
psychopathology in their children relies on solid foundations in the understanding of …

Background The aim of the current study is to investigate the relationship between perceived
control, coping and psychological distress among pregnant women in Ireland during the …

Background This systematic review aimed to critically analyze the studies that explored
preterm birth as risk factor for postpartum depression in the last 10 years. Methods Two …

The extraordinary health emergency of the COVID-19 pandemic represents a new challenge
for mental health researchers and clinical practitioners. The related containment measures …

Whether a major depressive episode occurring in the postpartum period (ie, postpartum
depression [PPD]) is sufficiently distinct from major depressive episodes occurring at other …

Lack of social support is an important risk factor for postpartum depression (PPD), whereas
the presence of social support can buffer against PPD. However, the relationship between …

Depression during pregnancy and the post-partum is common, with severe cases resulting
in suicidal behavior. Despite the urgent and unmet medical need, the biological …