TY - JOUR T1 - ‘Time for self’ appears to be a proactive strategy for the prevention of postpartum depression JF - Evidence Based Nursing JO - Evid Based Nurs SP - 114 LP - 114 DO - 10.1136/eb-2016-102391 VL - 19 IS - 4 AU - Cindy-Lee Dennis Y1 - 2016/10/01 UR - http://ebn.bmj.com/content/19/4/114.abstract N2 - Commentary on: Woolhouse H, Small R, Miller K, et al. Frequency of ‘Time for Self’ is a significant predictor of postnatal depressive symptoms: results from a prospective pregnancy cohort study. Birth 2016;43:58–67.OpenUrlCrossRefPubMedEncouraging women and their partners to take time for self at least once a week in the first 6 months postpartum may promote positive parental mental health.Future research examining the relationship between co-parenting and time for selfholds potential in the effort to prevent postpartum depression.Perinatal mental health is a leading public health issue with significant economic cost to society if left untreated.1 Owing to its negative effect on maternal and child outcomes,2 there is ever-growing research focusing on prevention strategies. An updated Cochrane systematic review suggests that psychosocial and psychological interventions may decrease the risk of developing postpartum depression by 22%, and it … ER -