Citation

Connelly CD, Baker-Ericzen MJ, Hazen AL, Landsverk J, Horwitz SM. J. Womens Health (Larchmont) 2010; 19(9): 1747-1757.

Affiliation

1 University of San Diego Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science , San Diego, California.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Mary Ann Liebert Publishers)

DOI

10.1089/jwh.2009.1823

PMID

20718624

PMCID

PMC2965697

Abstract

With the awareness of maternal depression as a prevalent public health issue and its important link to child physical and mental health, attention has turned to how healthcare providers can respond effectively. Intimate partner violence (IPV) and the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs are strongly related to depression, particularly for low-income women. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends psychosocial screening of pregnant women at least once per trimester, yet screening is uncommonly done. Research suggests that a collaborative care approach improves identification, outcomes, and cost-effectiveness of care. This article presents The Perinatal Mental Health Model, a community-based model that developed screening and referral partnerships for use in community obstetric settings in order to specifically address the psychosocial needs of culturally diverse, low-income mothers.

Language: en