Listening Visits in Perinatal Mental Health: A , Hanley..

Taylor & Francis

Listening Visits in Perinatal Mental HealthA Guide for Health Professionals and Support Workers\nAuthor(s): Jane Hanley\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138774919, 978-1138774919\nSynopsis\nListening Visits in Perinatal Mental Health focuses on how women and families suffering from perinatal mental illness can be supported by a wide range of practitioners. Based on the skills of attentive listening, it is designed for use by health professionals and support workers concerned with maternal mental health and the mental health of the family. \n\nThis accessible guide: \n\nCovers the process and progression of perinatal mental health\nDiscusses the types of anxiety and depression which may occur during the perinatal period\nExamines the impact of maternal mental illness of the infant, father and family\nExplores the available assessment tools, such as the EPDS\nPresents the theories behind the efficacy of listening a.