Background to Maternal Mental Health.

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2007
Country:
South Africa
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Health

Abstract

This document provides a general background to perinatal mental health, and includes information of local relevance to the South African context. The topics covered are epidemiological issues, the risk factors, the spectrum of disorders, HIV/AIDS, societal impact, women's empowerment and management options.

Citation

5 pp.

Background to Maternal Mental Health.

Published 1 January 2007
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