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A pilot project has been launched to support parents suffering from anxiety or depression during or after pregnancy. From next year, parents will be screened to evaluate their mental health and the health of their relationships. The initiative falls under the government’s positive parenting national strategic policy. Ruth Sciberras, who chairs the positive parenting task force, explained that two routine screenings will be carried out. One will take place during the hospital visit prior to delivery and the second during a home visit by a midwife when the baby is between five and six weeks o...

During the launch, Positive Parenting Task Force chair Ruth Sciberras explained that the project will provide support and guidance to those parents who are facing anxiety or depression during the prenatal period. Two routine screenings will be carried out. One will take place during the hospital visit prior to delivery while the second one will be carried out during a home visit by a midwife when the baby is between five to six weeks old.  Parents living in adverse circumstances and need of specialised support will be helped out. Professor Angela Abela from the Department of Family Studies a...