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Treating Postnatal Depression: A Psychological Approach for Health Care Practitioners
Jeannette Milgrom
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Description for Treating Postnatal Depression: A Psychological Approach for Health Care Practitioners
Paperback. When mothers feel depressed in the months after childbirth, their feelings have often been dismissed as understandable reactions to the stress of caring for a new baby, perhaps complicated by family and marital demands. Num Pages: 292 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MJT; MJWN; MMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 173 x 16. Weight in Grams: 500.
When mothers feel depressed in the months after childbirth, their feelings have often been dismissed as understandable reactions to the stress of caring for a new baby, perhaps complicated by family and marital demands. Most mothers cope, with varying degrees of support and success, but for many the neglect and misunderstanding of postnatal emotional problems can lead to long-term difficulties, with implications for their families as well as for mental health services. This book provides an understanding of depression following childbirth which draws together current theories and a synthesis of key research with a framework for intervention. It provides a ... Read more
When mothers feel depressed in the months after childbirth, their feelings have often been dismissed as understandable reactions to the stress of caring for a new baby, perhaps complicated by family and marital demands. Most mothers cope, with varying degrees of support and success, but for many the neglect and misunderstanding of postnatal emotional problems can lead to long-term difficulties, with implications for their families as well as for mental health services. This book provides an understanding of depression following childbirth which draws together current theories and a synthesis of key research with a framework for intervention. It provides a ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Number of pages
292
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Condition
New
Weight
500g
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780471986454
SKU
V9780471986454
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Jeannette Milgrom
Jeannette Milgrom is Professor of Psychology in the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences at the University of Melbourne, Director of Clinical and Health Psychology at Austin Health and Founder and Director of the Parent-Infant Research Institute, Australia. She is internationally recognized for her work with mothers and babies. She is the author of six books, including Psychology and Psychiatry: Integrating ... Read more
Reviews for Treating Postnatal Depression: A Psychological Approach for Health Care Practitioners
"... an excellent distillation of the authors' clinical experience and academic rigour.... I would not hesitate to recommend it...." (Marce Newsletter, December 2000) "... this is a comprehensive easily readable and highly accessible text...." (British Journal of Clinical Psychology, November 2000)