Exploring women's experiences of seeking help for mental health difficulties in the perinatal period
DClinPsych Thesis
McGinn, A. 2023. Exploring women's experiences of seeking help for mental health difficulties in the perinatal period. DClinPsych Thesis Canterbury Christ Church University Salomons Institute of applied Psychology
Authors | McGinn, A. |
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Type | DClinPsych Thesis |
Qualification name | Doctor of Clinical Psychology |
Abstract | Section A The systematic literature review explored the barriers and facilitators of help seeking amongwomen experiencing perinatal anxiety and depression and anxiety in the UK. Given the relative neglect of anxiety in previous reviews, the inclusion of anxiety was an important addition. Following quality appraisal, a thematic synthesis of 10 included papers identifiedfour themes: stigma, making sense of experiences, relational factors and structural barriers. Clinical implications focused on the domain of staff training, with a potential role for clinical psychology in providing reflective spaces to staff working with new mothers. Future research implications were also discussed. Sections B This study explored “What helps and hinders mothers with OCD in disclosing unwanted infant-related harm thoughts to a Health Care Professional?” Semi-structured interviews were |
Keywords | Women's experiences of seeking help; Mental health ; Perinatal period |
Year | 2023 |
File | File Access Level Open |
Supplemental file | File Access Level Restricted |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 18 Sep 2023 |
https://repository.canterbury.ac.uk/item/95w2w/exploring-women-s-experiences-of-seeking-help-for-mental-health-difficulties-in-the-perinatal-period
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