Final Recommendation Statement: Perinatal Depression: Preventive Interventions - US Preventive Services Task Force

Final Recommendation Statement: Perinatal Depression: Preventive Interventions - US Preventive Services Task Force

Final Recommendation Statement: Interventions to Prevent Perinatal Depression

Final Recommendation Statement: Interventions to Prevent Perinatal Depression The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released today a final recommendation statement on interventions to prevent perinatal depression. The Task Force found that counseling can help prevent perinatal depression in persons at increased risk. To view the recommendation and the evidence on which it is based, please go here. The final recommendation statement can also be found in the February 12, 2019 online issue of JAMA. The Final Recommendation Statement Is Available

FINAL RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY See the full statement

Population Recommendation Grade Pregnant and postpartum persons The USPSTF recommends that clinicians provide or refer pregnant and postpartum persons who are at increased risk of perinatal depression to counseling interventions. B

WHY THIS MATTERS

"Effective counseling interventions can help prevent perinatal depression before it develops,” says Task Force member Karina Davidson, Ph.D., M.A.Sc. “We can help prevent one of the most common and serious complications of having a baby.”

WHERE WE ARE IN THE PROCESS

Draft Research Plan Final Research Plan Draft Recommendation / Draft Evidence Review  Final Recommendation / Evidence Summary