The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder, 5th edition (DSM-5) classifies perinatal depression as a major depressive disorder that is identified during pregnancy or within four weeks postpartum, although some experts extend this to within one year postpartum.
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder
PERINATAL DEPRESSION AMONG BLACK AND MINORITY ETHNIC (BAME) WOMEN IN UK.
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder, 5th edition (DSM-5) classifies
perinatal depression as a major depressive disorder that is identifie d during pregnancy or within four weeks postpartum, although some experts extend this to within one year postpartum.
The DSM is publishe d by the American Psychiatric Association and provides clinicians
with official definitions and criteria for diagnosing mental disorders.
Perinatal mental illness affects up to 1 in 5 of new and expectant mums and covers a wide range of conditions (NHS England, 2018).
The figure may be higher among women from minority ethnic groups as studies
have demonstrated lack of awareness of perinatal mental health disorder within BAME (Watson et al, 2019).
Ethnicity, culture and health beliefs does affect health seeking behaviour especially among women from minority ethnic groups.
Perinatal mental illness affects up to 20% of new and expectant mums and covers a wide range of conditions.
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The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM–5) is the product of more than 10 years of effort by hundreds of international experts in all aspects of mental health.
Their dedication and hard work have yielded an authoritative volume that defines
and classifies mental disorders in order to improve diagnoses, treatment, and research.
Lastly, it contains descriptions, symptoms, and other criteria necessary for diagnosing mental health disorders.
It also contains statistics concerning which gender is most affected by the illness,
the typical age of onset, the effects of treatment, and common treatment approaches.
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