Henshaw Carol - Perinatal Mental Health The Epds Manual - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is a questionnaire and was designed as a simple means of screening for postnatal depression in health care settings. The scale is now in use around the world and this book is a practical guide to using the scale in clinical practice its origins and development background. This second edition has been revised and contains much advice based on years of experience. All chapters and references have been updated and the chapters on screening and counselling have been considerably revised the evidence base on interventions for perinatal depression is provided plus details of innovative methods such as internet - based therapy. The scale can also be used by researchers seeking information on factors which influence the emotional well - being of new mothers and their families and guidance is also given on use of the scale in research settings. The book will be useful for psychologists psychiatrists health visitors midwives family doctors obstetricians and community psychiatric nurses plus researchers in perinatal health.
Title: Perinatal Mental Health The Epds Manual
Author(s): Henshaw Carol
Publisher: Rcpsych Publications
Barcode: 9781909726130
Pages: 230 Pages, Worked Examples Or Exercises
Publication Date: 2/1/2014
Category: Midwifery