Perinatal Suicidal Ideation and Couple Therapy.

The transition to parenthood, or the addition of another child to the family system is a life altering event for both mothers and fathers that can affect both parents individually and their relationship. For some parents, this includes perinatal suicidal ideation. Despite the prevalence of perinatal mood disorders, there are no systemic models designed specifically for couples who are at risk for suicide. This paper reviews the literature on the prevalence of perinatal suicidal ideation and proposes an integrative treatment model using aspects of Collaborative Assessment of Suicidality (CAMS), Attachment based family therapy (ABFT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]