Providers & Clinicians
- Families & Providers
At the Florida Maternal Mental Health Collaborative, we endeavor to address the significant maternal mental health needs in our community.
We work hard to ensure that clinicians and providers have the resources and support they need to tackle perinatal mental health effectively. We believe that accessing mental health care should be easy, and we’re here to make that happen.
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Screenings
Screening for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders
Recommendations from the AAP , the ACOG and the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force have all been noted to recommend screening EVERY woman for perinatal mood disorders. It is important to note that screening alone has not shown to change outcomes. We encourage Florida providers to screen each woman AND provide the opportunity for follow-up discussion as well as connecting her with local resources.
Explore the screening tools below by clicking each dropdown to select the most appropriate assessment for your patient’s specific needs.
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)
This 10 item self-report questionnaire can be readily found online for free with scoring instructions.
It is easy to score, designed specifically for use in peripartum populations, is well validated during pregnancy and postpartum, available in over 20 languages, and is cross-culturally validated. The disadvantages of this screening tool are that it is not linked with DSM diagnostic criteria and that is cannot be used for assessment or treatment tracking. (Cox & Holden, 2003)
This online version is used in the Pediatric Residency Program at UCSF, Fresno and is used with permission.
EPDS English | EPDS Spanish | Using EPDS In Other Languages
Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ)
This is a brief, self-report screening instrument widely utilized by clinicians to detect bipolar spectrum disorder, particularly bipolar I disorder. It consists of 13 yes-or-no questions that assess lifetime core symptoms of mania or hypomania, such as elevated mood, hyper-energy, and decreased need for sleep. Additional questions evaluate whether these symptoms occurred during the same time period and the severity of the resulting functional impairment.
While the tool is highly effective at identifying individuals who may require further diagnostic evaluation, it serves strictly as a screen rather than a definitive diagnostic instrument, as definitive differentiation from other conditions like major depressive disorder or borderline personality disorder requires a comprehensive clinical interview.
MDQ English | MDQ Spanish | MDQ in Other Languages
Generalized Anxiety Disorder Assessment (GAD-7)
The Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) scale is a concise, self-reported screening tool used by clinicians to efficiently measure the severity of anxiety and monitor patient progress over time.
GAD-7 English | GAD-7 Spanish
Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9)
The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) is a multipurpose, 9-item screening instrument used in clinical settings to monitor the severity of depression and evaluate the efficacy of treatment plans over time.
Center for Epidemiological Studies - Depression Scale (CES-D)
This 20 item self-report tool is designed for community use. One study showed that it is better than the EPDS at identifying psychomotor retardation. However, there are potential somatic confounds and there are very few validation data for use on postpartum populations and none on antepartum. (Radloff, 1977)
The CES-DR is in the public domain and is free to use.
Beck Depression Inventory II (BDI)
This 21 item self-report questionnaire is designed for use in clinic populations. It is not available for free online and must be purchased.
It is linked to the DSM and tracks response to treatment. However, there are very few validation data for use on postpartum populations and none on antepartum. There are also potential somatic confounds. (Beck, 1988)
More information on purchasing the rights to this screen can be found in the following link.
BDI Purchasing Link
2020 Mom - Postpartum Social Support Screener
Practical and emotional support is important in protecting against maternal mental health disorders; take this survey to see how your social support system measures up.
Toolkits
We invite you to explore these comprehensive toolkits, which provide clinical guidelines and evidence-based strategies to assist you in managing perinatal mental health within your practice.
Referral Resources
- FL BHIMPACT Psychiactric Consultation Hotline
- The National Alliance on Mental Illness Helpful Guidelines
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- Florida Perinatal Quality Collaborative Maternal Opioid Recovery Effort Initiative
- Mental Health Council of the Big Bend Provider Directory
- Postpartum Support International
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