In some cultures, birthing people may express emotional distress as somatic complaints. However, validated screening tools like the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale and the Patient Health Questionnaire, for example, do not contain questions that can assess the physical presence of psychological distress. The panelist will discuss how culture impacts patients' perceptions of maternal mental health, help-seeking behaviors, and retention to care among ethnically diverse birthing people. In addition, the panelist will explore the cultural applicability of the available validated instruments for screening for PMADs and offer recommendations on how providers can incorporate culturally competent care as part of the PMAD screening process.
Medical Students, Residents/Fellows, Psychiatrists, Non-psychiatrist Physicians, Psychologists, Social Workers, Nurses, Peer Specialists
Estimated Duration: 1 hourEvent Date: July 11, 2023Credit Claim Date: July 11, 2026
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