What are the recommended screening tools and methods for diagnosing mental health conditions during pregnancy according to the latest ACOG Clinical Practice Guideline?
Abstract
The ACOG guidelines recommend using validated tools like the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale and PHQ-9 for screening mental health conditions during pregnancy, emphasizing a standardized approach to identification and subsequent management within the perinatal period.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
Pregnancy-related medical research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 30 January 2026
- Language
- EN