Perinatal Condition Information
Bipolar Disorder
There are a spectrum of Bipolar Disorders. Always consider bipolar disorder in someone who has depression
Generalised Anxiety Disorder
People go through the day filled with exaggerated worry and tension, even although there is often little or nothing to cause it.
Postnatal Depression
Postnatal depression is very similar to clinical depression occurring at any other time except that there is the added complication of a baby (or two!).
Postpartum Psychosis
Psychosis is not always obvious – anyone with any significant degree of psychiatric symptoms should be asked about what they are thinking or experiencing.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Exposure to a traumatic event that involved a major threat, or horror. The traumatic event is re-experienced
Phobias & Social Phobias
A marked and persistent fear that is excessive or unreasonable of a specific object or situation.
Depression in fathers
The arrival of a baby is a time of huge change not just for mothers, but also for fathers. About 10% of men can experience depression after childbirth.
Use of Recreational Drugs
Abuse of alcohol or drugs results in failure to fulfil major obligations or recurrent legal problems, physically hazardous