Opinion|Videos|January 13, 2025
Diagnostic Tools for PPD
Panelists discuss how to diagnose postpartum depression (PPD) promptly using tools such as standardized screening questionnaires, especially in busy or resource-limited settings, and explore strategies to enhance PPD screening in underserved and minority populations in which symptoms may be underreported, while also considering the role of the case study patient’s family history in identifying her PPD symptoms.
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