Article
Psychiatry
Abigail Hong Yan Loh, Li Lian Ong, Flora Su Hui Yong, Helen Yu Chen
Summary: Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Sure Mums intervention in improving mother-baby bonding among new mothers in Singapore. Methods: Thirty-two mothers seeking treatment for postnatal mental health difficulties were enrolled in the study. They received home-based mother-infant therapy sessions and completed pre- and post-intervention assessments. Results: The results showed a significant improvement in mother-baby bonding, as indicated by a reduction in scores on the Postpartum Bonding Questionnaire (PBQ) and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). Conclusions: The Sure Mums intervention demonstrated promising evidence of its effectiveness in enhancing mother-baby bonding in mothers with postnatal mental health difficulties.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Narumi Tokuda, Yoshiko Kobayashi, Hiroyuki Tanaka, Hideaki Sawai, Hiroaki Shibahara, Yasuhiro Takeshima, Masayuki Shima
Summary: Feelings about pregnancy and mother-infant bonding are significantly associated with persistent psychological distress at 12 months after childbirth among mothers with psychological distress in the first trimester. Mother-infant bonding after childbirth may play a crucial role in improving the mental health of mothers with prenatal psychological distress.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Luke E. Grzeskowiak, Moni R. Saha, Hedvig Nordeng, Eivind Ystrom, Lisa H. Amir
Summary: The use of antidepressants in late pregnancy is associated with a reduced likelihood of breastfeeding initiation but not breastfeeding duration or exclusivity. In contrast, initiating or restarting antidepressants postpartum is associated with poorer breastfeeding outcomes. Women taking antidepressants and women with a mental disorder may benefit from additional education and support to improve breastfeeding rates and promote maternal and infant health and wellbeing.
ACTA OBSTETRICIA ET GYNECOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Madeleine Benton, Megan Davies, Khalida Ismail, Jacopo Lenzi
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) on the mother-infant relationship and maternal mental health. Through a cohort study of 642 women in Bologna, Italy, it was found that women with GDM had significantly lower relationship scores at 15 months postpartum, but not at 6 months. These findings suggest a delayed effect of GDM on the mother-infant relationship.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE REPORTS
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Developmental
Katherine Newton, Elizabeth Taylor Buck, Scott Weich, Lesley Uttley
Summary: Children born to mothers with mental health difficulties during the perinatal period are at higher risk of developing mental health issues themselves. Perinatal mental health interventions can support the infant's development and long-term mental health by facilitating positive mother-infant interactions, helping mothers understand their infant's perspective, and using video feedback.
DEVELOPMENT AND PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Kusuma Minayati, Raden Irawati Ismail, Fiona Valerie Muskananfola, Teresia Putri Widia Nugraheni, Shafira Chairunnisa, Nathaniel Evan Raphaela Wiriadinata, Michael Sugiyanto, Angelina Clarissa, Kent Pradana, Tjhin Wiguna
Summary: This study explored the factors associated with mother-infant bonding in Indonesian samples. Logistic regression analysis showed that vaginal or normal delivery mode was associated with low levels of impaired mother-infant bonding. Psychoeducation and family support were found to be important for strengthening mother-infant bonding.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Susanne Koch, Mikael Andersson, Carolina Hvelplund, Anne Mette Skovgaard
Summary: The epidemiology of mental disorders in early childhood is still under-researched. Study findings show increasing incidence rates and a complex pattern of comorbidities for children diagnosed with mental and developmental disorders before four years of age. Multiple factors are associated with a higher risk of these disorders.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Nathalie Ratzoni, Guy Doron, Tahl Frenkel
Summary: The study suggests that symptoms of parent-infant relationship OCD may onset during the postnatal period and can significantly influence the quality of caregiver-infant interactions. Maternal depression and bonding may be associated with postnatal onset of parent-infant OCD symptoms.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Emma Ross, Dermot O'Reilly, Denise O'Hagan, Aideen Maguire
Summary: This study aimed to describe the characteristics of young people who self-harm, quantify the risk of suicide and other causes of death during follow-up, and identify factors associated with mortality risk. The findings showed that young people who self-harm are at significantly greater risk of suicide, and the emergency department may be a crucial point of intervention for this typically hard to identify and reach population.
JOURNAL OF CHILD PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
McKaylee M. Robertson, Sarah Gorrell Kulkarni, Madhura Rane, Shivani Kochhar, Amanda Berry, Mindy Chang, Chloe Mirzayi, William You, Andrew Maroko, Rebecca Zimba, Drew Westmoreland, Christian Grov, Angela Marie Parcesepe, Levi Waldron, Denis Nash
Summary: The CHASING COVID Cohort Study is a community-based prospective study in the USA, aiming to evaluate the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection and the pandemic on psychosocial and economic outcomes. With 6740 participants enrolled, the study has conducted various assessments and research evaluations.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
G. Fellmeth, M. T. Kishore, A. Verma, G. Desai, O. Bharti, P. Kanwar, S. Singh, H. Thippeswamy, P. S. Chandra, J. J. Kurinczuk, M. Nair, F. Alderdice
Summary: This study aims to enhance understanding of CMD among perinatal and non-perinatal women in two regions of India. Through a mixed-methods observational study, the incidence, prevalence, and risk factors of CMD will be identified, aiming to improve detection and management of CMD among women.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Adam Bode
Summary: Fisher's theory proposes that romantic love is governed by independent emotion systems, while the alternative theory suggests that the evolution of romantic love may be linked to mother-infant bonding.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Daniela Fernandes, Maria C. Canavarro, Helena Moreira
Summary: The study found that nearly a quarter of mothers in the postpartum period exhibited clinically significant levels of anxious and depressive symptoms. Mothers who gave birth during the COVID-19 pandemic had lower levels of mother-infant bonding compared to those who gave birth before the pandemic. Parenting stress and mindful parenting were significant factors contributing to mother-infant bonding.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Camilla A. Michalski, Lori M. Diemert, Mack Hurst, Vivek Goel, Laura C. Rosella
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between life satisfaction and future mental health service use. The findings revealed that individuals with lower life satisfaction were at a higher risk of seeking mental health services in both hospital/emergency department and outpatient settings. This study contributes to the evidence linking positive well-being with health system outcomes.
Article
Psychiatry
Hannah Marie Loso, Sarahjane Locke Dube, Bader Chaarani, Hugh Garavan, Matthew Albaugh, Masha Ivanova, Alexandra Potter
Summary: The study quantified sex differences in psychopathology among 9 and 10-year-olds, finding that males have higher scores and greater frequency of clinically meaningful levels of psychopathology. Puberty did not interact with sex to affect psychopathology, but as puberty advanced, the percentage of males and females with elevated scores increased.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
E. M. Westrupp, C. Bennett, T. Berkowitz, G. J. Youssef, J. W. Toumbourou, R. Tucker, F. J. Andrews, S. Evans, S. J. Teague, G. C. Karantzas, G. M. Melvin, C. Olsson, J. A. Macdonald, C. J. Greenwood, A. Mikocka-Walus, D. Hutchinson, M. Fuller-Tyszkiewicz, M. A. Stokes, L. Olive, A. G. Wood, J. A. McGillivray, E. Sciberras
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the mental health of the population, including parents and children. During the pandemic period, parents reported higher rates of depression, anxiety, and stress, as well as increased irritability and alcohol consumption. Younger parent age, financial deprivation, pre-existing physical and mental health conditions, COVID-19 stressors, and housing dissatisfaction were associated with poorer parent and child functioning and strained family relationships.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Kimberly C. Thomson, Christopher J. Greenwood, Primrose Letcher, Elizabeth A. Spry, Jacqui A. Macdonald, Helena M. McAnally, Lindsey A. Hines, George J. Youssef, Jennifer E. McIntosh, Delyse Hutchinson, Robert J. Hancox, George C. Patton, Craig A. Olsson
Summary: This study found that women who frequently binge drink, smoke tobacco, and use cannabis during adolescence and young adulthood are more likely to continue using these substances during pregnancy and after giving birth. It emphasizes the importance of taking action to reduce substance use during the perinatal period well before pregnancy, starting in adolescence and continuing throughout the preconception years and perinatal period.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Anna T. Booth, Christopher J. Greenwood, George J. Youssef, Jennifer E. McIntosh, Thy Nguyen, Primrose Letcher, Ben Edwards, Delyse M. Hutchinson, Ann Sanson, Craig A. Olsson, Jacqui A. Macdonald
Summary: This study examined the factor structure of parental sensitivity to infants using the Mini-Maternal Behavior Q-Sort (Mini-MBQS). Two latent factors, Attention and Responsiveness, and Contingency in Interactions, were identified. The study also found that infants with insecure attachment classifications had parents with lower sensitivity across both factors.
Article
Psychiatry
Katie H. Atmore, Billie Lever Taylor, Laura C. Potts, Kylee Trevillion, Louise M. Howard
Summary: This study aims to examine the mental health and caregiving needs of significant others to women who received acute psychiatric care during the perinatal period. The survey results showed that significant others had high levels of unmet mental health needs, with a majority having a caseness for a psychiatric disorder. However, few of them received help for their difficulties or medication. The study suggests that services need to address these needs to optimize outcomes for the whole family.
ARCHIVES OF WOMENS MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Lizzy Winstone, Becky Mars, Jennifer Ferrar, Paul Moran, Ian Penton-Voak, Lydia Grace, Lucy Biddle
Summary: The positive and negative effects of interacting with web-based content on mental health, especially self-harm, have been extensively studied. Lived experience stories published on the web can provide valuable support for those experiencing self-harm. However, the effects may be moderated by factors such as age and the relatability and authenticity of the stories.
JMIR MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yichao Wang, Mallery Crowe, Luke D. Knibbs, Matthew Fuller-Tyszkiewicz, Laerke Mygind, Jessica A. Kerr, Melissa Wake, Craig A. Olsson, Peter G. Enticott, Rachel L. Peters, Galina Daraganova, Suzanne Mavoa, Kate Lycett
Summary: Exposure to ambient air pollution is associated with reduced cognitive function, while residential greenness is associated with enhanced cognitive function. This study examines the effects of air pollution and greenness on cognitive function in adolescents and mid-life adults. The results show associations between air pollution and cognitive function in both generations, while greenness does not appear to have a strong effect. These findings highlight the importance of regulating air pollution and increasing green spaces for cognitive health.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Natasha Baker, Debra Bick, Louise Bamber, Claire A. Wilson, Louise M. Howard, Ioannis Bakolis, Tayana Soukup, Yan-Shing Chang
Summary: Women with severe mental illness face challenges in initiating and maintaining breastfeeding compared to women without mental illness. This systematic review examines infant feeding outcomes, experiences and support, interventions, and healthcare professionals' attitudes towards supporting breastfeeding in women with SMI.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Camilla Forbes, Hayley Alderson, Jill Domoney, Alexandra Papamichail, Vashti Berry, Ruth McGovern, Nick Sevdalis, Judith Rankin, Mary Newburn, Andy Healey, Abigail Easter, Margaret Heslin, Gene Feder, Kristian Hudson, Claire A. Wilson, G. J. Melendez-Torres, Louise M. Howard, Kylee Trevillion
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the implementation of healthcare-based Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (hIDVA) programmes in maternity services in England. The results showed that 69% of the surveyed trusts reported having a hIDVA programme, with 55% of them operating within maternity services. Key facilitators for implementation included staff training, communication, co-creation, and support from management. Barriers included lack of private workspace, funding issues, and recruitment challenges for hIDVA staff.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2023)
Editorial Material
Psychology, Clinical
Simon M. Rice, Kieran M. O'Gorman, Martina Jovev, Ingrid Cranston, Rohan Borschmann, Sue Cotton, James Belshaw, Rosemary Purcell, Andrew Chanen
Summary: Justice-involved young people have higher rates of mental illness compared to their peers. They typically belong to marginalized groups and have experienced significant adversity, which increases their needs and the likelihood of multiple agency involvement. While most mental disorders are not criminogenic, there is a disproportionate focus on the criminogenic aspects of mental illness, neglecting the unique mental health care needs of this group. Specialized forensic youth mental health services are crucial for this population.
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Kyli Hedrick, Rohan Borschmann
Summary: This systematic review aims to synthesize the evidence regarding self-harm among unaccompanied asylum seekers and refugee minors. The review will analyze the prevalence, methods, and characteristics of self-harm, as well as risk and protective factors. The findings will contribute to evidence-based prevention strategies for these vulnerable populations.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Alana M. Rogers, George J. Youssef, Samantha Teague, Matthew Sunderland, Genevieve Le Bas, Jacqui A. Macdonald, Richard P. Mattick, Steve Allsop, Elizabeth J. Elliott, Craig A. Olsson, Delyse Hutchinson
Summary: This study aimed to examine the association between symptoms and diagnoses of maternal and paternal perinatal depression and anxiety with infant development. The results showed that maternal depressive and anxiety symptoms during pregnancy were associated with poorer infant social-emotional and language development. However, research on fathers is limited.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Primrose Letcher, Christopher J. Greenwood, Jacqui A. Macdonald, Jennifer McIntosh, Elizabeth A. Spry, Delyse Hutchinson, Meredith O'Connor, Ebony J. Biden, Felicity L. Painter, Catherine M. Olsson, Joyce Cleary, Kimberly C. Thomson, Craig A. Olsson
Summary: This study aims to investigate the impact of COVID-19 containment measures on the mental health resilience of parents. The findings suggest that certain psychosocial indicators in early life are associated with mental health outcomes during the pandemic. These results can inform long-term investment strategies to enhance mental health resilience during future pandemics and crises.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Imogene Smith, Gypsy O'Dea, David Hilton Demmer, George Youssef, Georgia Craigie, Lauren M. Francis, Laetitia Coles, Levita D'Souza, Kat Cain, Tess Knight, Craig A. Olsson, Jacqui A. Macdonald
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the association between unintended pregnancies and mental health problems in fathers. The meta-analysis of 23 studies found that fathers reporting unintended pregnancies had more than twice the risk of experiencing mental health problems compared to those reporting intended pregnancies.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Jonathan Monk-Cunliffe, Giouliana Kadra-Scalzo, Chloe Finamore, Oliver Dale, Mizanur Khondoker, Barbara Barrett, Hitesh Shetty, Richard D. Hayes, Paul Moran
Summary: The severity of personality disorder is an important factor in predicting future health, but it is often not assessed in routine clinical practice. This study used a large clinical dataset to examine if items from the Health of Nation Outcome Scales (HoNOS) can be used as indicators of personality disorder severity. The results showed that self-harm was significantly associated with higher healthcare costs, indicating that it may be a robust indicator of the severity of personality disorder. However, further research is needed for replication.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Laura A. Warbrick, Barnaby D. Dunn, Paul A. Moran, John Campbell, David Kessler, Katie Marchant, Michelle Farr, Mary Ryan, Megan Parkin, Richard Sharpe, Katrina Turner, Mona Sylianou, Gemma Sumner, Emma Wood
Summary: This feasibility study aims to explore the feasibility and acceptability of providing brief therapist training to improve care for individuals with secondary personality difficulties seeking treatment for primary depression and/or anxiety in TTad services. The study also aims to evaluate the potential of such an approach to improve clinical outcomes for those with secondary personality difficulties and inform the design of a future randomized controlled trial.
PILOT AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES
(2023)