We provide information and guidance for Colorado providers on addressing pregnancy-related depression. This information is for use in practices and with clients.
Pregnancy-related depressive symptoms guidance
Guidance and materials for people who work with women of childbearing age or their children.
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Pregnancy-Related Depression & Anxiety Symptoms Guidance, Updated March 2017.
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Provider resource: Medication Algorithm.
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Patient resource: Lifestyle tool I in Spanish.
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Screening tools
Screening for pregnancy-related depression is important both during and after pregnancy. The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is a recommended screening tool. It was developed and validated for women during the postpartum period.
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Also available in other languages, including Arabic, Portuguese, and Farsi.
CDPHE Reports
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MCH Issue Brief: Mental Health Among Women of Reproductive Age in Colorado.
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The State of Pregnancy-Related Depression Efforts in Colorado.
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Reimbursement Efforts to Address Depression Among Pregnant and Postpartum Women.
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Health Watch 72: Postpartum Depression Symptoms Among Colorado Women.
Tool kits
Tool kits to assist direct-service personnel in the prevention, identification, and treatment of depression and other mental health concerns in pregnant and postpartum women.
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The Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Project (MCPAP) for Moms.
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Parental Depression Screening for Pediatric Clinicians: An Implementation Manual.
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The American Academy of Family Medicine Postpartum Depression Toolkit.
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Council on Patient Safety in Women’s Health Care, Maternal Mental Health Patient Safety Bundle.