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Post-Partum Depression
MVBCN's Post-Partum Depression project offers community-wide screening and mood management skills training classes for women at high risk. The model is based on work by Ricardo Munoz, Ph.D., in which he has shown the effectiveness of a Coping with Depression course in reducing the incidence of depression in a variety of at-risk populations.
Screening is done by maternal/infant, social service and medical services staff following extensive community education efforts. The screening tool is based on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale , slightly modified for American use. Women are offered a series of cognitive-behavioral modules provided in groups, which have been particularly successful with Latinas. Currently classes are underway in both English and Spanish in four counties. Fidelity is addressed by use of a curriculum adapted from that developed by Dr. Munoz for low-income pregnant women. The outcomes measure is the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale, which is administered as a pre-test and following the completion of each module. The annual outcomes report (the "Download" of Post Partum Status Report PDF) shows 412 women contacted last year and significant reductions in levels of depression among the 302 participating in classes.
To make referrals or request information about local classes, contact local project staff:
Linn County:
Healthy Start of Linn County
Judy Treanor
541-924-6910 extension 2676
Marion & Polk Counties:
Easter Seals Children's Guild
Maria Addessi (Spanish)
503-485-2191
Lora Bateman (English)
503-485-2197
Yamhill County:
Lutheran Community Services
Sandra Lucas
503-472-4020
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