Perinatal depression is a diagnosis associated with potentially debilitating and far-reaching health consequences for both mother and infant. Although research demonstrates a much higher prevalence of perinatal depression in adolescents compared to adults, a significant gap exists within the literature regarding the particular factors that increase an adolescent’s risk of developing this condition. As a result, this project seeks to answer the question: How can nurse practitioners in British Columbia identify adolescents at risk for perinatal depression to improve assessment and facilitate earlier interventions? Eligibility criteria for this literature review included data published in 2000 or later, related to risk factors for perinatal depression in adolescents... .
