Preconception care in mental health services: Planning for a better future

Raquel Catalao; Susan Mann; Claire Wilson; Louise M. Howard

doi:10.1192/bjp.2019.209

Preconception care in mental health services: Planning for a better future

Raquel Catalao^*, Susan Mann, Claire Wilson, Louise M. Howard

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Abstract

It is increasingly recognised that the preconception period is a window of opportunity to intervene to improve outcomes for women and the next generation. The importance of preconception mental health and comorbidity problems has not traditionally been taken into account by policy makers or mental health service providers. We argue that by addressing preconception physical and mental health in men and women, medical health professionals could improve health outcomes across the whole life course.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	180-181
Number of pages	2
Journal	British Journal of Psychiatry
Volume	216
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.2019.209
Publication status	Published - 1 Apr 2020

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© Copyright The Royal College of Psychiatrists 2019.

Keywords

comorbidity
perinatal psychiatry
policy
Preconception
pregnancy planning

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Preconception care in mental health services: Planning for a better future

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