Psychosocial Interventions in Perinatal Mental Illness

Abstract

Abstract Mental health problems are among the most common morbidities during pregnancy and the postnatal period, and they may have adverse effects on the woman, her child, and other members of her family. Psychosocial factors are a major factor in this significant public health issue since some women may experience poor mental health during the perinatal period. Preventive, promotional, curative, and rehabilitative psychosocial interventions are crucial in perinatal mental health, alongside other pharmacological treatments. A psychosocial intervention at the systemic level can improve maternal knowledge, attitudes, and skills related to parenting, mental health, quality of life, and physical health. An effective psychosocial intervention during perinatal mental health is one that identifies the strengths and challenges of women and their families, fosters healthy parental-child relationships, and advocates for long-term services in the health-care setting and the community that benefits women and their families.