Beschreibung:
It is only in recent years that there has been development in the awareness of the father's mental health. Yet, the father's mental health can influence the mother, the infant, the family and society. This book seeks to address the reasons why the father or the potential father could suffer from a mental disorder or illness during the perinatal period, his reactions, and what can be done to help him.
01. Introduction 02. Importance of Good Perinatal Mental Health 03. Exploring the Types and Manifestation of Disorders 04. The Types of Conditions 05. Cross Cutting Themes 06. The Involvement of the Father 07. Treatment and Management Techniques 08. Lifestyle Factors 09. Pharmaceutical Interventions 10. Conclusion