Risk factors for postnatal depression in CALD Women

(Ministry of Health, 2014; Queensland Health - Multicultural Services, 2009)

• Personal history of depression.
• Lack of partner, family and social support.
• Abusive relationship(s) in the family.
• Unplanned pregnancy.
• Teenage pregnancy.
• Reproductive loss.
• Stressful life events, chronic stressors and financial difficulties.
• Pre-migration experiences.
• Social isolation.
• Lack of access to mental health services or support.
• Reluctance to talk about mental health stressors.