Combatting Postnatal Depression: Exploring the Role of Serious Games in New Parent Support

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2024 Sep 24:318:176-177. doi: 10.3233/SHTI240915.

Abstract

This study makes innovative use of digital and serious games technologies as well as early detection innovations that work with perinatal infant mental health (PIMH) clinicians to help new parents and parents during pregnancy, including both birthing and non-birthing parents, combat social stigma towards postnatal depression.

Keywords: digital health; postnatal depression; serious game.

MeSH terms

  • Depression, Postpartum* / prevention & control
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Parents / psychology
  • Pregnancy
  • Social Stigma
  • Video Games*