Biopsychosocial Models of Peripartum Depression: A Narrative Review

Background: Peripartum depression (PPD) is a prevalent, heterogeneous disorder with various underlying mechanisms and unwanted outcomes. Substantial uncertainty surrounding PPD aetiology exists. To comprehensively investigate PPD, research adopting the biopsychosocial theoretical model highlighting interplay between biological psychosocial factors. This paper aims to provide an overview of risk factors models PPD. Method: A literature search was conducted in databases identify Results: The most robust findings from integrative studies are outlined. Several identified, explaining antepartum, postpartum or peripartum depression. Integrative show promise but differ conceptualisation proposed aetiological pathways Conclusion: Biopsychosocial principles should be applied throughout perinatal healthcare provision as necessary landmark towards guiding future theory, improving maternal mental health care ensuring better outcomes for mothers children.