Maternal depression represents a major public health concern in the United States, impacting the lives of women, families, and communities. For this reason, providers and others who care for and work to improve the lives of mothers and children must take action to halt maternal depression before it can become a major problem for families. Early recognition of depression in mothers is a critical first step in this process, necessitating the development of mechanisms to reach women with depression who would not ordinarily seek help on their own. Based on the literature reviewed, we offer a number of recommendations. First, in implementing maternal depression screening, providers need to address any discomfort or hesitation on the part of mothers. Freed, R.D., Chan, P.T., Boger, K.D., & Tompson, M. C. (2012). Enhancing maternal depression recognition in health care settings: a review of strategies to improve detection, reduce barriers, and reach mothers in need. Families, Systems, & Health, 30(1), 1-18. doi: 10.1037/a0027602
Posted on: Tue, 01 Apr 2014 00:14:15 +0000
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