Maternal and child health journal
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Matern Child Health J · Oct 2019
Outcomes of Implementing Routine Screening and Referrals for Perinatal Mood Disorders in an Integrated Multi-site Pediatric and Obstetric Setting.
We report on a successful quality improvement project designed to increase access to perinatal mental health services through universal screening for postpartum depression (PPD) and facilitating referrals for evaluation and treatment, at a multi-site, integrated system of pediatric and obstetric practices in Houston, Texas. ⋯ This project demonstrated that with planning, systems review and trained staff, PPD screening can be integrated into obstetric and pediatric practices and high screening and referral rates can be achieved.