All articles tagged with #mental health screening
The article highlights the lack of systemic support for new fathers' mental health, emphasizing that men often suffer in silence during the transition to parenthood due to societal expectations and inadequate screening, which can negatively impact families. It advocates for broader cultural and systemic changes, including screening and targeted services, to better support fathers' well-being.
A new evidence review published in JAMA Psychiatry highlights the underrecognized contribution of mental illness to maternal mortality in the US, with mental health disorders responsible for nearly 1 in 4 maternal deaths. The review emphasizes the need to prioritize maternal mental health, improve access to comprehensive maternity care, and address social determinants of health. Racial disparities in maternal mental health treatment and the impact of limitations to reproductive health care are also highlighted, with recommendations including universal maternal mental health screening and public education about family planning options.