Experts call for earlier perinatal mental health intervention

7News Just In · Sep 28, 2026 · 3m

Post-partum psychosis and perinatal mental health conditions require earlier intervention and universal screening to identify at-risk parents, according to mental health experts responding to recent tragic cases in Australia and the United States. Dr Nicole Highet, founder of the Centre of Perinatal Excellence, emphasises the importance of routine screening for both mothers and partners, noting that previous mental health history is the most significant risk factor. Warning signs include detachment, loss of interest, and behavioural changes that require immediate professional attention.

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