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Perinatal Mental Health Management

A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Mental Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 3324

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Prof. Dr. Sigita Lesinskienë

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Clinic of Psychiatry, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, 01513 Vilnius, Lithuania
Interests: perinatal mental health; child mental health; problem behavior; cognitive development therapy

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Perinatal health refers to the health of mothers who are pregnant, giving birth, and raising babies up to one year of age. It is also directly related to the people around the mother and the baby and the organization of appropriate help in case of need. Good emotional well-being in both the mother and the baby is essential for the formation of attachment and good psychosocial development and serves as the primary basis for human mental health. If left untreated and underestimated, perinatal mental health issues can have severe effects on the mother, the baby, the family, and society. Pregnancy, childbirth, and adapting to changes while raising a baby make women more vulnerable and can provoke mental health problems comprising a wide range of conditions, especially in cases where psychosocial difficulties and mental health disorders are encountered, at which point women and their babies need complex and systematic help. These issues are very relevant, but there are differences in how they are researched and their aid is organized in different countries. This Special Issue invites papers (reviews, systemic and meta-analyses, original research papers, etc.) on these topics and will provide an opportunity for scholarly discussion and development in this area.

Prof. Dr. Sigita Lesinskienë
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • perinatal mental health
  • child mental health
  • problem behavior
  • cognitive development therapy
  • hyperactivity

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Postpartum Mothers’ Mental Health in a Conflict-Affected Region: A Cross-Sectional Study of Emotion Regulation and Social Support
by Shirly Mor, Yaron Sela and Shahar Lev-Ari
J. Clin. Med. 2025, 14(4), 1244; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14041244 - 13 Feb 2025
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Background: The transition through pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum significantly impacts maternal mental health, influencing both individual and family well-being. While social support and emotion regulation serve as protective factors generally, their role and impact during periods of conflict remains understudied. Methods: We conducted [...] Read more.
Background: The transition through pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum significantly impacts maternal mental health, influencing both individual and family well-being. While social support and emotion regulation serve as protective factors generally, their role and impact during periods of conflict remains understudied. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study of 400 Jewish mothers (up to two years postpartum) from a representative sample in Israel during a period of conflict. Participants were recruited through the Sekernet platform, a validated online survey tool in Israel. The study population included Jewish mothers up to two years postpartum, aged 18–45, without a history of diagnosed mental health disorders. Inclusion criteria specified mothers aged 18–45 and within two years postpartum, while exclusion criteria included mothers under 18, over 45, more than two years postpartum, or with a history of diagnosed mental illness or psychiatric disorders. Using validated instruments, we assessed psychological well-being (PWB), anxiety (GAD-7), perceived stress (PSS), resilience (CD-RISC), emotion regulation strategies (ERQ), quality of life (WHO-5), social support (MSPSS), and post-traumatic stress symptoms (PCL-5). Additionally, exposure to conflict-related media and direct exposure to war events were measured using self-reported questionnaires evaluating frequency and type of exposure during the conflict period. Results: Cognitive reappraisal and resilience positively correlated with psychological well-being (p < 0.01), while expressive suppression and general stress negatively correlated with both psychological well-being and quality of life (p < 0.01). Mediation analysis revealed that social support significantly mediated the effects of stress on psychological well-being (β = −0.060; p < 0.05) and quality of life (β = −0.05; p < 0.05). Additionally, exposure to conflict-related media and post-traumatic stress symptoms correlated with reduced well-being and increased anxiety. Conclusions: Our findings emphasize the vital roles of social support systems and adaptive emotional regulation strategies during the postpartum period, particularly in conflict settings. Healthcare providers should implement interventions that strengthen social support networks and teach adaptive emotion regulation skills to postpartum mothers in conflict zones. Full article
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Association Between Postpartum Depression and Personality Traits Among Japanese Postpartum Mothers and Fathers
by Ayana Haku, Hitoshi Kaneko and Junko Kawahito
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(24), 7714; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13247714 - 18 Dec 2024
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Background/Objectives: Although numerous investigations have been conducted on postpartum depression, studies on the association between postpartum depression and personality traits of mothers and fathers are lacking. This study aimed to examine the association between postpartum depression and the Big Five personality models [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: Although numerous investigations have been conducted on postpartum depression, studies on the association between postpartum depression and personality traits of mothers and fathers are lacking. This study aimed to examine the association between postpartum depression and the Big Five personality models among Japanese mothers and fathers at one-month health check-ups. Methods: The participants were 82 couples, and they responded to the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), the Japanese version of the Ten-Item Personality Inventory, and the Quality of Marriage Index (QMI). We examined the correlations among variables and analyzed the data using structural equation modeling (SEM). Results: Maternal neuroticism was significantly associated with maternal depression (β = 0.50, p < 0.001), and maternal extraversion was significantly associated with paternal depression (β = −0.64, p < 0.001). In addition, we found that maternal postpartum depression was associated with maternal marital satisfaction (r = −0.29, p = 0.037); however, this association disappeared in SEM. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that health practitioners should pay attention to depression and personality traits in both postpartum mothers and fathers. Moreover, we should consider the different associations between depression and personality in parents when initiating interventions. Full article
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Adolescent Pregnancies and Perinatal Mental Health—Needs and Complex Support Options: A Literature Review
by Sigita Lesinskienė, Justina Andruškevič and Agnė Butvilaitė
J. Clin. Med. 2025, 14(7), 2334; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14072334 - 28 Mar 2025
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Adolescent pregnancy remains a global issue, demanding comprehensive, long-term solutions. Despite declining rates, early pregnancy leads to severe physical and mental health risks along with increased mortality. Therefore, adolescent pregnancy requires urgent global action. This literature review evaluates pregnant adolescents’ psychological health issues, [...] Read more.
Adolescent pregnancy remains a global issue, demanding comprehensive, long-term solutions. Despite declining rates, early pregnancy leads to severe physical and mental health risks along with increased mortality. Therefore, adolescent pregnancy requires urgent global action. This literature review evaluates pregnant adolescents’ psychological health issues, explores their needs, and investigates interdisciplinary approaches to enhance mental and physical health support. Studies show that adolescent pregnancy poses significant mental health risks and is associated with high rates of depression, suicidal ideation, low self-esteem, substance use, and anxiety. Co-occurring hardships further worsen psychological well-being. Found data indicated that the main needs of pregnant adolescents were adequate sexual and reproductive health; legal rights; high-quality, accessible healthcare; and socioeconomic support. The included references revealed several interventions and recommendations for supporting pregnant adolescents while highlighting challenges in the current framework. Pregnant adolescents face diverse gaps in current support systems. Further research is needed addressing social services, reproductive health consultations, and mental health support. Greater emphasis on multidisciplinary approaches and examples of effective support strategies is crucial to creating a nurturing environment and securing the well-being of pregnant adolescents. Full article
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