Background Pregnancy is a time of profound physical and emotional change as well as an
increased risk of mental illness. While strengthening social support is a common …

Maternal depression, a non-psychotic depressive episode of mild to major severity, is one of
the major contributors of pregnancy-related morbidity and mortality. Maternal depression …

Background Pregnancy is a time of increased vulnerability for the development of anxiety
and depression. This systematic review aims to identify the main risk factors involved in the …

Background Depression in pregnancy (antenatal depression) in many low and middle-
income countries is not well documented and has not been given priority for intervention due …

Depression is the most prevalent mental disorder in pregnancy, and yet it is less studied
than postpartum depression despite the consequences it may have on both the pregnant …

Background In the postpartum period, certain groups of women are at a higher risk for
developing depressive episodes. Several studies have described risk factors for developing …

Background Depression in pregnancy increases the risk of complications for mother and
child. Few studies are done in ethnic minorities. We wanted to identify the prevalence of …

Background Depression during pregnancy can be detrimental to both maternal and fetal
health outcomes. A cross-sectional study was undertaken, with the goal of determining the …

Background Antenatal depression is a serious problem worldwide that has devastating
consequences not only for the mother but also for the child and family. The pooled evidence …

Background. Avoiding seeking professional help for psychological problems may have a
devastating impact on the life of university students. Data about stigma toward mental illness …