Draft Recommendation Statement and Draft Evidence Review: Interventions to Prevent Perinatal Depression

Opportunity for Public Comment - US Preventive Services Task Force

Draft Recommendation Statement and Draft Evidence Review: Interventions to Prevent Perinatal Depression

Public Comment on Draft Recommendation Statement and Draft Evidence Review: Interventions to Prevent Perinatal Depression The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force seeks comments on a draft recommendation statement and draft evidence review on interventions to prevent perinatal depression. The Task Force found that counseling can help prevent perinatal depression in women at increased risk. This is a B recommendation. The draft recommendation statement and draft evidence review are available for review and public comment from August 28, 2018 to September 24, 2018 here.

The Draft Recommendation Statement and Draft Evidence Review Are Open to Public Comment

COMMENTING DETAILS

Public Comment Period: 8/28/18 - 9/24/18 Any visitor to the Task Force Web site can comment on any of the listed USPSTF draft documents. However, readers should note that the USPSTF writes these documents for researchers, primary care doctors, and other health care providers, using medical and scientific language as appropriate for these audiences.

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY

Population Recommendation Grade Pregnant and postpartum women The USPSTF recommends that clinicians provide or refer pregnant and postpartum women who are at increased risk of perinatal depression to counseling interventions. B

See the full draft recommendation statement

WHERE WE ARE IN THE PROCESS

Draft Research Plan Final Research Plan Draft Recommendation / Draft Evidence Review Final Recommendation / Evidence Summary