Perinatal mental illness in Ontario (2007-2021): A population-based repeated cross-sectional surveillance study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Perinatal mental illness can negatively impact pregnant and postpartum women and gender-diverse birthing persons, their children, and families. This study aimed to describe population-level trends in perinatal mental health service use, including outpatient and acute care contacts, to guide decisions about investments in evidence-based treatment.

Methods

In this repeated cross-sectional population-based surveillance study in Ontario, Canada, we measured monthly rates of mental health service use for perinatal people (conception to 1 year postpartum) from January 2007 to December 2021. Event rates were calculated by dividing the number of contacts in a given month by the total eligible perinatal time for that month expressed in per 1000 person-months. Rates by servi

SUBMITTER: Vigod SN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12684829 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature