title: Perinatal depression: A clinical update.
abstract: Perinatal depression is a common condition with significant adverse maternal, fetal, neonatal, and early childhood outcomes. The perinatal period is an opportune time to screen, diagnose, and treat depression. Improved recognition of perinatal depression, particularly among low-income women, can lead to improved perinatal health outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Jeanne L. Alhusen is an assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, Md. Carmen Alvarez is an assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, Md.
authors.forename: Jeanne L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Alhusen
authors.forename: Carmen
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Alvarez
mesh_terms: D003863:Depression; D019052:Depression, Postpartum / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D018743:Perinatal Care; D011247:Pregnancy; D011295:Prenatal Care