Embedded Maternal Mental Health Care in a Pediatric Primary Care Clinic: A Qualitative Exploration of Mothers’ Experiences

• Published in: Academic pediatrics Vol. 19; no. 8; pp. 934 - 941
• Main Authors: Young, Chelsea Anne, Burnett, Honora, Ballinger, Alexandra, Castro, Gloria, Steinberg, Shay, Nau, Melissa, Bakken, E. Hayes, Thomas, Melanie, Beck, Amy L.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.11.2019
• Subjects: behavioral health; health services; maternal child health; postpartum depression; primary care pediatrics; primary care pediatrics; postpartum depression; maternal child health; behavioral health; health services

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends screening parents for postpartum depression during pediatric primary care visits. Unfortunately, many women who screen positive do not obtain treatment. Providing mental health services for women in the same location as their children's primary care...