Postpartum depression: from a screening project to a regular support program among a maternity population

Background/Objectives: Postpartum depression (PPD), affecting 10–15% of mothers, has been extensively studied but is still under-recognised and under-diagnosed. Even though a large number of risk factors have been researched, the causes of PPD are not well-known. Currently, no evidence-based model for the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of PPD. Results of a 9-month pilot study in 2009 gave the basis to develop a broader and more incisive project to monitor the emotional conditions of mothers at Camposampiero General Hospital. Now aim of this 9-month study is to assess the impact of introducing a screening for…