In its latest report, the mental health charity, ‘Mind’ claims that doctors in u.K. lack knowledge regarding how to treat postnatal depression. About seventy percent women were given anti depressant medication. About twenty percent were offered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Even as the National Institute of Clinical Excellence recommends CBT as effective as drugs.
The report says that the use of anti-depressants is not suggested during pregnancy. It also points out the confusion in managing perinatal care. It shows a sharp decline in services. About three-fourth of mental health trusts have no mother and baby unit in England.
Surprisingly, there are only seventeen mother and baby units across England and Wales. They work without particular guidelines. A new program would help to access psychological therapies. It offers extra treatment alternatives and reduces trust on medication. Furthermore, some guidelines from National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence are expected to come out for NHS.
Read
No care for depressed mothers in the U.K.?
Instablogs Club
Fresh Comments
on Childhood depression to... yes this can epidemic if unchecked
on Suicide rate among elderly... great statistic report
on Today's youth experiencing... these make high stress
on Today's youth experiencing... Yes, there are so many things to worry nowadays, I am not surprised people are more...
on Suicide rate among elderly... Suicide rate among elderly rises coz of love and respect, some are in financial problem.
To Advertise please Contact Us.
Comments
My sister in law had post partum depression big time.
Appreciate your blog,mental health consumers are the least capable of self advocacy,my doctors made me take zyprexa for 4 years which was ineffective for my symptoms.I now have a victims support page against Eli Lilly for it’s Zyprexa product causing my diabetes.–Daniel Haszard www.zyprexa-victims.com