Postnatal Depression and Homelessness in Women Living in High-Income Countries: A Scoping Review

• Published in: Psychological studies Vol. 68; no. 4; pp. 489 - 501
• Main Authors: Kelly, Laura, Martin-Kerry, Jackie, Prady, Stephanie
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New Delhi Springer India 01.12.2023; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Addictive behaviors; Behavioral Science and Psychology; Charities; General Psychology; Grey literature; High income; Homeless people; Industrialized nations; Mental depression; Mental health; Personality and Social Psychology; Postpartum depression; Psychology; Review Article; Society; Standard of living; Womens health; United Kingdom > UK; Homelessness; Maternal; Postnatal depression; High-income countries

Postnatal depression (PND) is estimated to affect approximately 17% of mothers, and if left untreated can have negative health consequences, not only for the mother but for the family unit. Homelessness is a multifaceted concept which also has negative health consequences and is often termed a stres...