Perinatal psychiatric emergencies in rural Australia: In urgent need of attention

The burden of perinatal mental illness is a significant global concern, affecting approximately 10–20% of women at this stage of life. It is well recognised that Rural Australia has far less health services and mental health specialists per capita than metropolitan regions.

Citation:
Cribb E, Spring B, Galbally M, Gardiner F, Coleman M. Perinatal psychiatric emergencies in rural Australia: In urgent need of attention. Aust New Zealand J Psychiatry. 2025.

Keywords:
Maternal health; mental health

Abstract:
The burden of perinatal mental illness is a significant global concern, affecting approximately 10–20% of women at this stage of life. It is well recognised that Rural Australia has far less health services and mental health specialists per capita than metropolitan regions.