Saturday, December 4, 2021

A rise in postpartum mental health challenges during pandemic brings new local supports

 

 

During and after pregnancy, women have faced a greater likelihood of poor mental health during the pandemic, including anxiety, depression, loneliness and suicidal thoughts, according to a new report commissioned by the Maternal Mental Health Alliance: www.maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/MMHpandemic Women of colour and women from poorer economic backgrounds are more likely to experience mental health problems during and after pregnancy, according to the research. The rapid review of evidence commissioned by the Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA), and conducted by Centre for Mental Health, for the first time compiles all known available evidence into one place. This shows that access to crucial services reduced for pregnant women, new mums and babies across the UK, especially during the early stages of the pandemic. While health and care staff worked hard to deliver safe care, significant gaps emerged. Women also experienced a reduction in informal support from friends, relatives and networks of other women sharing their experiences.

 https://maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/mmhpandemic/

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/pandemic-postpartum-mental-health-1.6

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