One in every five Queensland mothers experience perinatal mental health challenges in the first year after their baby's arrival. 

In this episode of sMater, Dr Majella Henry delves into the factors that increase the risk of perinatal anxiety and depression and discusses new tools for diagnosing patients.

References: Trends of perinatal mental health referrals and psychiatric admissions in Queensland - Macarena A San Martin Porter, Joemer Maravilla, Steve Kisely, Kim S Betts, Caroline Salom, Rosa Alati, 2023

GP Education activity log:

•  Podcast title - sMater: Perinatal anxiety & depression
•  Provider - Mater Misericordiae Ltd 
•  Date published - November 18, 2024
•  Certificate of completion - Download here

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