Perinatal Depression
Websites
www.DepressionStealsTheRealYou.org is a website about depression during and after pregnancy including personal stories, Pennsylvania and national resources, and a self screening tool for pregnant women, new mothers and their family and friends.
www.pdinfonetwork.org The Perinatal Depression Information Network (PDIN) was developed by the Pennsylvania Perinatal Partnership (PPP) in 2009 to provide a platform for networking and information sharing among states and to promote the adoption of best practices and stimulate cross-state collaborations. It was developed with the support of the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare and the Thomas Scattergood Behavioral Health Foundation.
Toolkit
The Community Collaboration Toolkit for Pennsylvania Providers is a Pennsylvania Perinatal Depression Project, an initiative of Pennsylvania Perinatal Partnership. It was funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Health Resources & Services Administration.
To download the entire toolkit as a pdf, click here.
Introduction with disclaimer
What is perinatal depression?
Screening
Mental health resources and referrals
Emergency information and hotlines
Treatment
Medication
Resources for health care professionals
Legislation and policy issues
Other resources
Introduction with disclaimer
What is perinatal depression?
Clinical Explanation/DSM IV Diagnosis
Risk factors
Client handout
Professional fact sheet
Glossary of terms
Brochure
Impact on mother-baby relationship and child development
Screening
Screening research
Implementation algorithm
Mental health resources and referrals
Community based resources
Making referrals
Choosing mental health providers
Barriers to accessing care
Emergency information and hotlines
Perinatal Depression Consumer Hotlines
Treatment
Self Help
Support Groups
Types of therapy
Nutrition
Non-traditional treatment options
Medication
Prescription medication
Illinois Consultation Line
Resources for health care professionals
Screening and referral algorithm
Legislation and policy issues
Advocacy 101
Talking to media and legislators
Other resources
Provider Perinatal Depression Websites
Additional Provider Perinatal Depression Websites
Useful Pennsylvania Provider and Consumer Websites
Useful National Provider and Consumer Websites
Books
Professional training curriculum