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Mandated perinatal mental health screening in California: a mixed-methods exploration.
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- Perinatal Depression and Infant Mortality.JAMA network open · 2026Article
- Who is screened for perinatal mental health? findings from an academic health system in California.Archives of women's mental health · 2026Article
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Introduction: As of 2019, California requires healthcare providers to screen patients for mental health symptoms during prenatal care and postpartum care. This study examined perinatal mental health screening rates and perspectives of OBGYNs on screening outcomes following this mandate. Methods: We analyzed electronic medical records data for patients who delivered in one California health system between 2019 and 2023 to assess prenatal and postpartum mental health screenings ( Results: Both prenatal and postpartum screening rates increased between 2019 and 2023; however, by 2023, only 80% of patients had documented screenings in prenatal care, 69% in postpartum care, and 57% in both time periods. In interviews, OBGYNs noted that while the mandate led to more consistent screening, they emphasized that patients continued to face substantial barriers to mental healthcare. Conclusion: This study suggests that while the California perinatal mental health screening mandate led to incremental improvements in screening rates in the years following implementation, not all patients were screened within the study period. Further, OBGYNs indicated that screening alone did not substantially help patients access mental healthcare.
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