ReviewCureus2024
In the Shadows of Motherhood: A Comprehensive Review of Postpartum Depression Screening and Intervention Practices.
Review in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Who cites it
6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- The effectiveness of mobile app-based interventions to improve parental mental health: a meta-analysis.BMC psychology · 2026Pooled it
- Women's experiences and perceptions of postpartum care in Saudi Arabia: a qualitative study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
- Do We Actually Need a New Scale? Improving Postpartum Depression Screening in Malaysia: A Narrative Literature Review.The Malaysian journal of medical sciences : MJMS · 2025Review
- A Community-Based Intervention for Mental Health and Wellbeing in Pregnancy and Postpartum: One Healthy Start Site's Story.International journal of women's health · 2025Article
- Advances in Psychotropic Treatment for Pregnant Women: Efficacy, Adverse Outcomes, and Therapeutic Monitoring.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Evaluating the Impact of Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms and Personality Types on Perinatal Depressive Symptoms.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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Abstract
This comprehensive review delves into the multifaceted landscape of postpartum depression (PPD), exploring its prevalence, impact on maternal and infant well-being, and the efficacy of existing screening and intervention practices. PPD emerges as a critical concern, with implications extending beyond individual mental health to encompass the dynamics of mother-infant relationships and societal well-being. The analysis underscores the complexity of addressing PPD, emphasizing the challenges associated with screening tools and the importance of evidence-based interventions. A call to action resonates throughout, urging healthcare providers, policymakers, and stakeholders to prioritize mental health support for new mothers through enhanced screening protocols and improved accessibility to interventions. Furthermore, the review highlights the need for destigmatization and awareness campaigns to foster a supportive environment. Future research directions are outlined, emphasizing the refinement of screening tools, developing innovative interventions, and exploring cultural and socioeconomic influences on PPD outcomes. The review envisions a collaborative effort to dispel the shadows of PPD, striving for a future where mothers receive comprehensive support, ensuring optimal mental health and overall well-being.
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