Postnatal Depression

Identification and management.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Mental HealthWomen's Health

Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Depression - antenatal and postnatal
National
NICE guideline [CG192]
National
NICE guideline [CG192]: Antenatal and postnatal mental health: clinical management and service guidance
National
SIGN 127 • Management of perinatal mood disorders
National
ACOG Clinical Practice Guideline No. 4: Screening and Diagnosis of Mental Health Conditions During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Local
APA Clinical Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Depression Across Three Age Cohorts
Local
Mental Health Care in the Perinatal Period: Australian Clinical Practice Guideline
Local
NICE guideline [CG192]: Antenatal and postnatal mental health: clinical management and service guidance
Local
SIGN 127: Management of perinatal mood disorders
Local