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The role of the health visitor in supporting women with postpartum psychosis: A review of the evidence (2022)
Journal Article
Davenport, C. J. (2022). The role of the health visitor in supporting women with postpartum psychosis: A review of the evidence. Journal of Health Visiting, 10(9), 382-386. https://doi.org/10.12968/johv.2022.10.9.382

This article explores postpartum psychosis – a severe and rare psychiatric condition affecting new mothers. Unlike other perinatal mental health conditions, and given its rarity, it is proposed that health visitors' experiences and understanding of p... Read More about The role of the health visitor in supporting women with postpartum psychosis: A review of the evidence.

Fathers' experiences of depression during the perinatal period: a qualitative systematic review (2022)
Journal Article
Davenport, C., Lambie, J., Owen, C., & Swami, V. (2022). Fathers' experiences of depression during the perinatal period: a qualitative systematic review. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 20(9), 2244-2302. https://doi.org/10.11124/JBIES-21-00365

Objective: The objective of this review was to understand fathers' experiences of depression in the perinatal period, including how they recognize their depression, the emotions they experience, the impact of depression on their relationships, and th... Read More about Fathers' experiences of depression during the perinatal period: a qualitative systematic review.

Getting help as a depressed dad: A lived experience narrative of paternal postnatal depression, with considerations for healthcare practice (2022)
Journal Article
Davenport, C. J., & Swami, V. (2023). Getting help as a depressed dad: A lived experience narrative of paternal postnatal depression, with considerations for healthcare practice. Journal of psychiatric and mental health nursing, 30(1), 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1111/jpm.12854

What is known about the subject?: A significant proportion of fathers report experiencing depression after their baby is born Fathers are not offered regular support for their psychological well-being in the transition to parenthood despite an acknow... Read More about Getting help as a depressed dad: A lived experience narrative of paternal postnatal depression, with considerations for healthcare practice.