Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and previous pandemics, epidemics and economic crises on mental health: systematic review.

Background: A rise in mental illness is expected to follow the COVID-19 pandemic, which has also been projected to lead to a deep global economic recession, further adding to risk factors.

Aims: The aim of this review was to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and previous pandemics, epidemics and economic crises on mental health.

Method: Searches were conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, PsycINFO and Sociological Abstracts.

Screening fathers for postpartum depression can be cost-effective: An example from Sweden.

Background: Postpartum depression negatively affects the whole family and its prevalence in Sweden ranges between 6-10% for fathers and 13-16% for mothers. However, only mothers in Sweden are currently routinely screened.

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine if a postpartum depression screening for fathers in Stockholm County could be cost-effective.