Supporting mothers: an inter-disciplinary approach.
Having worked as a local health visitor for several years in Orpington, Lily Foyster identified a great number of clients suffering from postnatal depression and also the lack of support facilities available. She describes how a joint approach with the local community mental health service can meet women's emotional support needs.
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D003152:Community Health Nursing; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000451:nursing*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D011247:Pregnancy; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000451:nursing*; D012657:Self-Help Groups / Q000458:organization & administration*