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HFS recognizes the need to screen
for perinatal depression. For information about billing see the
provider notice.
Perinatal depression may occur at any time during the pregnancy,
immediately after delivery or even up to one year after delivery.
The consequences of untreated perinatal depression can be devastating
and have long-term adverse effects for the woman, her child and
other family members. Yet, perinatal depression remains both under
recognized and under treated.
Early detection of symptoms and prompt
initiation of treatment can greatly reduce adverse consequences,
and medications and psychosocial interventions can effectively
treat depression during both pregnancy and the postpartum period.
A statewide Perinatal Mental Health Consultation Service has been established for providers to use when a screening indicates that a pregnant or postpartum woman may be suffering from depression. This service provides consultation with psychiatrists. The Perinatal Mental Health Consultation Service's toll-free telephone number is 1-800-573-6121.
Visit the University of Illinois at Chicago's Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA) Perinatal Depression Project site for more information.
Other Links:
Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (ICAAP)
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