What are the different types of mental health problems included under the term perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs)?
Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) include depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bipolar disorder, psychosis, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) encompass a variety of mental health issues that can occur during pregnancy and up to 12 months postpartum. These disorders include depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bipolar disorder, and psychosis. Additionally, some new parents may experience posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which can be triggered by past trauma or the childbirth experience itself. The term PMADs reflects a broader understanding of the mental health challenges faced by new parents beyond the previously used term "postpartum depression."
Key points
- PMADs occur during pregnancy and up to 12 months postpartum.
- Include depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and PTSD.
- Reflects a broader understanding beyond "postpartum depression."
- PTSD may be triggered by past trauma or childbirth itself.
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