A Critical Analysis of Video Tapes on Postnatal Depression

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Jane Hanley
Lecturer, School of Health Science, University of Wales, Swansea campus, St David’s Park, Carmarthen, Wales

John Cox
World Psychiatric Association, Keele University Medical School, Harplands Hospital, Stoke on Trent, England

Beth Taylor
Project Manager, Postnatal Wellbeing (Cumbria), Strickland House, Kendal, Cumbria, England

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Abstract

Aim
To watch videos on postnatal depression which are used by professionals, mothers and voluntary agencies and to review their quality, content, and themes.

Background
To our knowledge there have been no previous studies of video tapes on postnatal depression for use by mothers and health care professionals during the antenatal and postnatal periods.

A core group, consisting of a psychiatrist, health visitor and a mother, watched videos produced in the English language from Australia, South Africa, United States of America (USA) and the United Kingdom (UK).

We found a similarity in all video tapes reviewed with regard to the feelings expressed by mothers and fathers. However, some of the context and culture differed in several countries where, during the management and treatment of postnatal depression, a medical rather than social model was preferred.

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Keywords

videos, critical analysis, mothers, fathers, health care professionals, observation, postnatal depression

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References for PND Videos

Baby's fine but how are you? (1988) BBC Documentary, Open Space Productions. London, BBC Community Programme Unit, UK. Running time: 25 mins.

Behind the Mask of Motherhood (Circa late 90s) Mills L, Postnatal Depression Support Association, South Africa. Running time: 6 mins.

Beyond the blues (2004) The Church of Scotland Social Work, NHS Lothian. Funded by the City of Edinburgh Carers Strategy. Edinburgh UK. Running time: 15mins. Accompanying literature.

Beyond the blues (Specifically for ethnic minorities) (2004) The Church of Scotland Social Work, NHS Lothian. Funded by the City of Edinburgh Carers Strategy. Edinburgh UK. Running time: 15mins. Accompanying literature.

Caring for the family's future (1995) Postnatal Depression: recognition, diagnosis and management for women, their partners and children. Bryanne Barnett & Associates. Norman Swan Medical Communications, Haymarket Australia (Funded by Rural Health Support). Running time: 32mins.

More Than Just the Blues - resource for women's depression (Circa late 90s) Yellowdog Productions, USA. Running time: 18 mins.

More than the Baby Blues: Unmasking Postpartum Depression (Circa late 90s) Nonacs R and Licsw LK, Paradette Productions, USA. Running time: 31 mins.

More than the Blues - Understanding Postnatal Depression (1997) Pope S and Childbirth Stress and Depression Project. Produced by Valerie Davies, Editel Corporation. Postnatal Depression Support Association Inc. King Edward Memorial Hospital. Western Australia. Running time: 26 mins. Accompanying literature.

Postnatal depression (2004) STEPS Community Mental Health Service Rotherham QTV. Rotherham Primary Care Trust, Rotherham UK. Running time: 5 mins. Accompanying literature.

Postnatal Depression: The Experience and the Recovery (circa late 90s) Health and Community Services, Bendigo and Region Psychiatric Services, Community Mental Health Education Services, Eaglehawk Australia. Running time: 24 mins.

The Baby's fine but how are you? (1988) Sisters of St Joseph St Margaret's Hospice, Sydney. Sponsored by Sidney Health Services, Distributed by Social impact publications, New South Wales, Australia. Running time: 30mins.

The Baby Shower - unravelling Postnatal Depression (2003) Mills L, Postnatal Depression Support, South Africa. Running time: 40 mins.

The Blues and Beyond - Postpartum emotions (circa late 90s) Dunwold Anne, USA. Running time: 17mins.

Understanding postnatal depression (a patient education video) (2001) Roerig Pfizer Neuroscience, Kelly K and Fraser C, New South Wales Australia. Running time: 17 mins. Accompanying literature.

Understanding Postnatal Depression - an invaluable guide for anyone seeking information and help with postnatal depression (2003) Cox J, Sheeley S, Sharpe S and Wise L, PND Productions UK. Running time: 40 mins. Accompanying literature.

What do you mean I've changed? (Circa late 90s) St John of God Health Services, Dona Maria Pre and Postnatal Support Network, New South Wales, Australia. Running time: 30 mins .Accompanying literature.

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