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Systemic barriers that hinder access to PPD care in Canada - Coggle Diagram
Systemic barriers that hinder access to PPD care in Canada
Stigmatization
Mental health overlooked
Guilt, fear, and shame
dismissed as "baby blues"
Male population overlooked
Positionality
Cultural exceptions
Gender
Vulnerable populations
Low socio-economic groups
Increased stressors
Financial barriers
Less access to care
Healthcare
Partner/family support
Childcare
Transportation to access care
Public health policies
Lack of universal screening process
50%
of women not diagnosed
In Canada, there is no mandatory screening process among provinces
Who's affected?
Parents
Mothers (most common)
1 in 10
Adoptive and biological
Fathers
More likely to be affected if their partner is diangnosed with PPD
Family
Threat to infant development
Threat to family well-being
Possible Solutions
Promote awareness
Increase maternal health and mental health funding
Government of Canada funded approximately $857,000 in 2023
Enforce mandatory standard PPD screening
Community-based services
Child-care
Outreach programs
Support groups
Patient-centered care
Critical thinking in healthcare
Application of critical theory perspective
Postpartum depression (PPD):
Depression that may start any time, one year after birth.
Form of mental illness that impacts one's mood and behaviour
Signs include:
-Anxiety
-Sadness
-Worthlessness
-Withdrawn attitude
Possible causes:
-Family history
-Personality
-Biology
-Stress