Perinatal Depression Screening Tool

If you are pregnant or recently gave birth, it's important to take care of your mental health. Depression can affect people during pregnancy and after they give birth. This screening tool can help you identify symptoms of postpartum depression and determine how soon you should talk to your healthcare provider. It's important to remember that while this tool can provide some insights, it's not a substitute for professional medical advice.

If you are having suicidal thoughts or are thinking of hurting yourself or your baby, seek help immediately. Contact your healthcare provider, call or text to 988 for assistance, contact a mobile crisis unit in your area, or go to the closest hospital emergency room.

If you have been feeling sad, hopeless, or irritable for two weeks or more, or if you have other concerns about your well-being, contact your healthcare provider as soon as possible.

Depression is treatable. The earlier it is diagnosed, the sooner you can get on the path to mental wellness. You and your baby deserve to be well!

Disclaimer

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The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale* is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide a diagnosis for depression or any other mental health condition. Based on your responses, the test can indicate whether you are experiencing symptoms associated with depression. Only a licensed medical or mental health provider can conduct a comprehensive evaluation and make a diagnosis. The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale does not measure for any mental or physical health condition except for depression.

This test is not intended to provide specific medical advice and is not a substitute for professional care. If you or a family member experience symptoms of any mental health condition, or if you have personal questions or concerns, you should consult a licensed medical or mental health provider.

This test is not intended for people under age 18. If you are under 18, talk to your parent or guardian about seeing a licensed medical or mental health provider.

The suggestions that come with the results of the test are only for people located in the United States. If you are in another country and need support, contact the suicide prevention or healthcare organization that serves your location.

You should determine the credentials of any provider before seeking consultation or treatment. Families for Depression Awareness and its staff shall have no liability for claims by, or damages of any kind whatsoever to, a user of this test or website or any other person for a decision or action taken in reliance on the information contained on this website. Such damages include, without limitation, direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages.