2023
DOI: 10.1057/s41271-022-00384-4
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Recommendations for maternal mental health policy in India

Abstract: Mental illnesses are a serious concern in India where every seventh person suffers from mental health problems—with women more affected than men. While the burden of perinatal mental illnesses grows, India lacks exclusive policies to address it. The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on routine antenatal care and institutional deliveries and has also affected the mental health of pregnant women and mothers. We evaluated existing policies. Policy options were evaluated against criteria like cost–benefit analys… Show more

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“…Therefore, in order to raise pregnant women's education and awareness and make them more aware of the risk factors for mental health problems and the conditions that are less conducive to mental health problems, all efforts must be made by governmental and nongovernmental organisations, community leaders, social workers, MCH health carers, and the general public. (53)…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Therefore, in order to raise pregnant women's education and awareness and make them more aware of the risk factors for mental health problems and the conditions that are less conducive to mental health problems, all efforts must be made by governmental and nongovernmental organisations, community leaders, social workers, MCH health carers, and the general public. (53)…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Women experiencing familial conflict, abuse, financial constraints, or complications during pregnancy are especially at risk for developing perinatal depression. [ 22 ]…”
Section: Perinatal Mental Healthmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…India should learn from other countries and integrate maternal mental health care into primary care, like Canada, Australia, and South Africa. (15)…”
Section: Recommendations For Maternal Mental Health Policy In Indiamentioning
confidence: 99%

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Dr. Rajesh Kumar Pandey,
Megha Shankar Jha,
Shubham Kumar
2023
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