The Perinatal Mental Health Assessment and Management Guide is a comprehensive resource for healthcare professionals caring for pregnant and postpartum individuals. It focuses on identifying, assessing, and managing mental health conditions that can arise during pregnancy and the postpartum period, such as depression, anxiety, and postpartum psychosis. The guide provides structured assessment tools, screening protocols, and evidence-based treatment strategies, including therapy, medication, and supportive interventions. Special attention is given to the safety of both the parent and the infant when considering pharmacological treatments.
It emphasizes early detection, patient education, and collaborative care involving obstetricians, psychiatrists, and primary care providers. By offering practical recommendations and clear guidelines, the resource helps clinicians deliver safe, effective, and individualized care. Ultimately, it supports improved maternal mental health, promotes healthy parent-infant relationships, and enhances overall perinatal well-being.