Screening tools
Validated screening tools for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders include:
| Perinatal mood and anxiety disorder | Screening tool/description |
|---|---|
| Postpartum depression (PPD) | DPH-approved validated PPD screening tools |
| Perinatal anxiety | Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) scale |
| Bipolar spectrum disorder | Mood Disorder Questionnaire |
| Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) | Yale Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale |
| Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) | Primary Care PTSD Screen for DSM-5 (PC-PTSD-5) |
| Postpartum psychosis | Currently, there is no validated screening tool specific to postpartum psychosis. A diagnosis must be made by a healthcare provider based on the patient’s presenting symptoms. Healthcare providers can reference the National Institute of Health’s publication on Treatment for Major Depression with Psychotic Features for more information. |
Trainings
- MCPAP for Moms
- Massachusetts Postpartum Support International (PSI) trainings
- Perinatal Neonatal Quality Improvement Initiative Network (PNQIN) events and trainings
- JFCS Center for Early Relationship Support trainings & professional development
- Mass PPD Fund trainings
- DPH Suicide Prevention Program trainings
- DPH offers a free 2.5-hour training titled “Perinatal Mental Health: Review of the Prevalence, Impact, Interventions, and Resources in the Commonwealth.” For more information and to schedule a training session, email beth.buxton@mass.gov