Psychology
Maternal Mental Health Screening During Postpartum Visits
Quick fact
The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) can detect postpartum depression with about 80% sensitivity and specificity, yet fewer than half of affected mothers are identified without routine screening.
Why this is interesting
Every new mother is asked about her mood, but did you know that a simple questionnaire can catch a condition that might otherwise go undetected for years?