Overview / Abstract: |
Postpartum depression, or depression in women within 12 months of giving birth, is common. It affects one-quarter of these women, which is why current recommendations are to begin screening for depression during pregnancy. Left un- and under-treated, the mother, newborn, and family are at risk for relationship problems, psychiatric illness, and other consequences. In this 1-hour, case-based activity, developed by family medicine and mental health clinicians, team-based screening recommendations, along with strategies for overcoming barriers in diagnosis, are applied to primary care practice. The risks and benefits of treatment, including nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic options, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and neuroactive steroid gamma-aminobutyric acid A receptor positive modulators, are discussed, to enable the development of a personalized care plan using a collaborative care model. |
Expiration |
May 23, 2025 |
Discipline(s) |
Nurse Practitioner , Nursing CNE, Physician CME, Physician Assistant CME |
Format |
Online |
Credits / Hours |
1.0 |
Accreditation |
ACCME, ANCC, CA-BRN |
Presenters / Authors / Faculty |
Anita H. Clayton, MD Sarah Nagle-Yang, MD Barbara Yawn, MD, MSc |
Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers |
This educational activity is supported by an educational grant from Sage Therapeutics, Inc. |
Keywords / Search Terms |
Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower Disease burden, prevalence, incidence, and unmet needs, Approaches to screening and diagnosis,Treatment goals, targets, and considerations,The role of psychotherapy vs pharmacotherapy, Key clinical data on current therapies,Treatment selection, monitoring, and optimization, Effective communication strategies and collaborative care Free CE CME |