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STRATEGY:

Information, treatment and child care support to low income mothers susceptible to depression

PURPOSE:

Reduce the number of babies who are raised by mothers suffering from depression

What's Involved KEY PARAMETERS:

Target Medicaid and MN Care mothers; change CCAP regulations and/or provide alternative funding so that mothers have child care while receiving treament and/or parent education. Streamline, link and target use of existing networks such as FFN, home visiting, Invest Early.

LEAD(S) / WHO TO INVOLVE:

MN DHS's Strengthening Families initiative; Cultural Wellness Center works with Ramsey and Hennepin Cos. to restore "relatedness" to isolated low-income mothers

RESOURCES:

primarily use existing networks; more funding for treatment

ASSETS TO BUILD ON:

SF, BUILD, R&R

SUCCESS MEASURES:

reduced rates of maternal depression

Submitted: At March 11 workshop
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By Penny Hatcher (MN Department of Health) - April 29, 4:16pm

One effective way to identifying parental depression (mother, father, guardian) is the use of standardized screening instruments by both the adult's primary care provider (e.g. obstetrician) pre & post natally, as well as the newborn's provider (e.g. pediatrician). We need to have effective screening practices as well as referral resources when parent/guardian found to have early signs of depression. Also early and frequent prenatal care is an important element in 'prevention.'
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