Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression affects 15% to 25% of women within the first year following delivery. Left un-diagnosed and untreated, depression places women at increased risk for illness and psychosocial difficulties. Additionally, postpartum depression can put babies and children in the household at risk.

Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island and Beacon Health Strategies recommend the following websites for resources and tools for the treatment of postpartum depression

www.womenshealth.gov
www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec

If you need assistance on locating a behavioral health provider or services, please contact Beacon Health Strategies at 1-800-215-0058.

If you have questions about these materials, or need assistance with any issue related to behavioral health benefits, services or referral resources please contact Beacon’s clinical staff at Neighborhood at 401-459-6681.

Thank you for the excellent care you provide to Neighborhood’s members.

Postpartum Depression Tool Kit

• Algorithm for Screening New Mothers for Postpartum Depression
• Risk Factors and Symptoms of Postpartum Depression
• Contact Beacon Health Strategies at 1-800-215-0058 to locate behavioral health providers or services
• Patient Education Materials (Understanding Postpartum Depression, Things to do to Help Yourself)