Suicidal Risk and Depression in Pregnant Women in Times of Pandemic.
Mirta SolisMercedes Valverde-BareaLuis Gutiérrez-RojasInmaculada RomeraSheila Cruz-BailénSara Jiménez-FernándezPublished in: Maternal and child health journal (2023)
The COVID-19 pandemic represents a major mental health challenge for pregnant women. Despite the decrease in face-to-face visits, there are opportunities for health professionals to identify the existence of psycho-pathological alterations and suicidal ideation by asking the patient if she is seeing or considering seeing a mental health professional. Therefore, it is necessary to develop tools for early identification to ensure correct detection and care.