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Advances in Perinatal Depression: A Focus on Screening and Treatment
Haonan Shui1, Xiaotong Cao1, Xuemei Zhang1
1Department of Obstetrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China.
Journal of Clinical Medicine
|June 26, 2026
Summary
Perinatal depression (PND) screening and treatment face challenges. This review highlights integrated care models, digital health, and personalized strategies to improve maternal and infant outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background:
- Perinatal depression (PND) affects maternal, infant, and family well-being.
- Screening is difficult due to detection challenges, symptom overlap, and variability.
- Treatment is complex due to medication safety, fragmented care, and sociocultural factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advances in perinatal depression screening and treatment.
- To emphasize the shift towards integrated or collaborative care models.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent advances in PND screening and treatment.
- Analysis of challenges and proposed solutions for integrated care.
Main Results:
- Current PND screening and treatment face significant obstacles.
- Integrated care models show promise for improving outcomes.
- Digital health and task-sharing are key innovations.
Conclusions:
- Systematically integrated care pathways are crucial for preventing severe outcomes.
- Future efforts must address implementation barriers for equitable access to PND innovations.
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