There is evidence that screening for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders may improve outcomes; however, success depends on adequate resources for screening, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.
This task force does not recommend universal, instrument-based screening for perinatal depression because we lack clear evidence that screening improves outcomes.
Over the last decade, there has been increased interest around the country in establishing consistent screening for perinatal depression across a range of clinical settings. Approximately 40 states have instituted guidelines and recommendations regarding screening [...]
Multiple studies have shown that routine medical care is not adequate when it comes to identifying and treating women with perinatal mood disorders. Â Universal screening can help to increase the identification of mothers with mood [...]
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The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Committee on Obstetric Practice recently published a revised opinion on screening for perinatal depression, recommending that “clinicians screen patients at least once during the perinatal period for [...]
