A model for maternal depression.
With the awareness of maternal depression as a prevalent public health issue and its important link to child physical and mental health, attention has turned to how healthcare providers can respond effectively. Intimate partner violence (IPV) and the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs are strongly related to depression, particularly for low-income women. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends psychosocial screening of pregnant women at least once per trimester, yet screening is uncommonly done. Research suggests that a collaborative care approach improves identification, outcomes, and cost-effectiveness of care. This article presents The Perinatal Mental Health Model, a community-based model that developed screening and referral partnerships for use in community obstetric settings in order to specifically address the psychosocial needs of culturally diverse, low-income mothers.
Connelly
Cynthia D
CD
University of San Diego Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science, San Diego, California, USA.
Baker-Ericzen
Mary J
MJ
Hazen
Andrea L
AL
Landsverk
John
J
Horwitz
Sarah McCue
SM
D003863:Depression / Q000175:diagnosis; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening; D009035:Mothers / Q000523:psychology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D011295:Prenatal Care / Q000379:methods; D057566:Self Report; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires