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Postpartum depression screening in primary care: How to make it a success.

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    • Abstract:
      The article discusses the conduct of postpartum depression (PPD) screening in primary care to identify, support, and refer mothers for appropriate mental health treatment in 2019. Topics covered include the setting and evolution of the screening process, its possible integration into infant well care in pediatric services, and the routine Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Screen (EPDS) tool. Also noted are the health maintenance exam (HME) and EPDS workflows.