Depression in New Mothers, Volume 2 Screening, Assessment, and Treatment Alternatives

In Depression in New Mothers, Vol II, Kathleen Kendall-Tackett provides a clear clinical context for the necessity of effective screening and assessment as the critical link to promoting successful treatment outcomes. She identifies the wide range of screening tools, their benefits and drawbacks, and current evidence-based treatments beyond just a pharmacological approach. This text is an invaluable roadmap for best practices in decision-making for the field of maternal mental health.

Diana L. Barnes, Psy.D PMH-C

This book comprehensively overviews screening and treatment options for a woman experiencing perinatal mental health conditions. It covers evidenced-based complementary, alternative, and integrative therapies well. An amazing overview of psychotherapy as a treatment and a review of medication options. A highly recommended informative book for practitioners in the field of perinatal mental health.

Birdie Gunyon Meyer, RN, MA, PMH-C, Certification and Training Director, Postpartum Support International