The relationship between perinatal circadian rhythm and postnatal depression: an overview, hypothesis, and recommendations for practice

The relationship between perinatal circadian rhythm and postnatal depression: an overview, hypothesis, and recommendations for practice

Abstract Postnatal depression (PND) is an important public health problem with far-reaching consequences for mothers, families, and society. Current treatment approaches tend to focus on the depressive symptoms of the mother. We propose the need for a shift in the conceptualisation of PND and its ma...

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Main Authors: Katherine Hall, Ritaben Patel, Jonathan Evans, Rosemary Greenwood, Jane Hicks
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:Sleep Science and Practice
Subjects:
Postnatal depression
Circadian rhythm
Mother-infant dyad
Nature-based interventions
Light therapy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41606-022-00081-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s41606-022-00081-x

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