Improving Perinatal Mental Health

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dc.contributor.authorBroadfoot, Grace
dc.date.accessioned2023-12-19T23:13:04Z
dc.date.available2023-12-19T23:13:04Z
dc.date.issued2023-12
dc.description.abstractOften viewed as a joyous time, the perinatal period can also be an extremely stressful and challenging time for expecting and new mothers. While there is a normal threshold of increased stress during this time, one in five women in this demographic will develop a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder (PMAD). Unfortunately, screening and diagnosis of PMADs is not always straightforward, and subsequently many cases are missed, leaving women without the treatment they need. The impacts of PMADs on women and infants include a range of physiological, psychosocial and attachment related consequences that will be examined in this capstone. Current evidence for treatment and interventions for PMADs include a range of psychotherapeutic, pharmacological and alternative approaches. Following a review of the literature in screening protocols, impacts and treatment of PMADs, this capstone will discuss next steps for improving the perinatal mental health field, concluding with a recommended group therapy template that is designed to be used by mental health professionals.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/2382
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisher.institutionCity University of Seattle (CityU)
dc.rightsAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States
dc.rightsopenAccess
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/
dc.subjectperinatal
dc.subjectpostpartum
dc.subjectattachment theory
dc.subjectattunement
dc.subjectacceptance and commitment therapy
dc.titleImproving Perinatal Mental Health
dc.typeCapstone
thesis.degree.disciplineCounselling
thesis.degree.grantorCity University of Seattle (CityU)
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Counselling

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