The following documents and links were developed and used during the Translating Screening and Management of Postpartum Depression (TRIPPD) study and are provided to you as a resource.
Based on the study findings, we encourage you to use some or all of these tools in your workflow for the identification and care of postpartum depression in your practice.
Below, you will find educational slides that explain screening and follow-up of postpartum depression; tools for screening, diagnosis, and selecting therapy; tools to facilitate nurse follow-up calls and patient self-care; and recommendations for monitoring the progression of depressive symptoms.
Postpartum Depression Toolkit Slide Set
PowerPoint file available upon request.
Depression Monitoring Flow Sheet
Nurses' Follow-up Call Form