This book covers most aspects of the recognition, treatment, care and management of postnatal depression and examines the way in which it affects mothers, their families, infants and society as a whole. It discusses the factors that impact and impinge on mothers' lives and how they are expected to deal with them including risk factors.

Chapter 1: Women’s Mental Health. From Hippocrates to Kumar. Chapter 2: The Antenatal Period. Chapter 3: Postnatal Depression and Bipolar Disorder. Chapter 4: Psychosis, Personality Disorders, Eating Disorders, Sexual Issues, Self Harm and Suicide. Chapter 5: Problems Associated With Perinatal Mental Health. Chapter 6: Possible Causes of Postnatal Depression. Chapter 7: Recognition and Detection of Perinatal Mental Health Disorders. Chapter 8: The Effect on the Family. Chapter 9: Effects on Society. Chapter 10: Management of Postnatal Depression. Chapter 11: The Multi Disciplinary Team. Chapter 12: Global Cultural Practices. Chapter 13: An Overview of Women’s’ Perinatal Mental Health. References. Appendix 1: Contact List for Organisations. Appendix 2: Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale.