Postpartum Mental Health in Japanese Women

By systematically reviewing and analyzing existing literature and data on postpartum mental health in Japanese women, this research project aims to understand the cultural expectations of motherhood and perceptions of mental health on mothers in Japan, and how this may impact the uptake of support and public health interventions in the Japanese context. The research will involve literature review, environmental scan, data examination and analysis, as well as meetings with maternal and mental health experts to guide and inform the study. The goal for this research is to inform specific mental health supporting interventions in Japan, interventions for Japanese immigrants in other countries, or in other countries with similar mental health stigma or cultures. Aside from the immediate research outputs, the aim of this collaboration is to continue to strengthen ties between McMaster University and Niigata University, as well as continuing to foster positive ties between Japan and Canada.

Faculty Supervisor:

Deborah DiLiberto

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Partner:

Niigata University

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Education

University:

McMaster University

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