In collaboration with
Colorado PROSPER offers a variety of FREE psychiatry support to health care providers who are managing perinatal patients with behavioral or mental health concerns. This includes consultation programs, training and education and more.
PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE USE
CONSULTING + ACCESS PROGRAM
FREE CONSULTATIONS & REFERRALS
Screening Tools
Recommended Guidelines
At Colorado PROSPER we are committed to providing resources designed to assist perinatal care providers in identifying and responding effectively to the mental health and substance use needs of pregnant and postpartum patients. ALL perinatal women should be screened for mental health conditions. ACOG’s Committee recommends the use of validated screeners (EPDS or PHQ9/GAD7) to screen for PMADs at: •Initial postpartum •Start of third trimester •Postpartum visits Screen for bipolar disorder before starting initial pharmacotherapy with MDQ, PDF available for download below. AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics): •1-,2-,4- and 6- month well-infant visits for the birthing parent •6 month visit for the mother’s partner •EPDS is validated for any caregiver in the perinatal period Substance Use Screening •Who? Universally, everyone •What? Validated, evidenced-based screening tools - e.g. 5P’s, NIDA Quick Screen •When? As early as possible (1st prenatal visit – ACOG; every trimester-WHO) •Why? Determine risk, screening associated w/decreased use, context for use and often high motivation to change during pregnancy/postpartum. If you are not a healthcare professional and you self-tested with any of the provided screeners, we encourage you to schedule an appointment with your primary care or obstetric provider to discuss your screening results. We are a consultation line for healthcare providers and do not provide services to patients and families directly. Reference: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. (2024). Implementing perinatal mental health screening. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). ACOG.org
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)
The 10-question Edinburgh Postnatal Depression scale (EPDS) is a valuable and efficient way of identifying patients at risk for “perinatal” depression.
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)
The 10-question Edinburgh Postnatal Depression scale (EPDS) is a valuable and efficient way of identifying patients at risk for “perinatal” depression.
*Depression
Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7)
The Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) is a easy to perform initial screening tool for generalized anxiety disorder
*Anxiety
Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ)
The Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) was developed by a team of psychiatrists, researchers and consumer advocates to address the need for timely and accurate evaluation of bipolar disorder.
*Bipolar
Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ) is a self-administered version of the PRIME-MD diagnostic instrument for common mental disorders.
*Depression
5P's Substance Use Disorder Screening Tool
During pregnancy health can be affected by emotional problems, alcohol, tobacco, other drug use and violence. Health can also be affected when these same problems are present in people who are close to them. Knowing about these behaviors helps us provide you and your baby the best possible care.
*Substance Use
NIDA Quick Screen
The questions in the NIDA Quick Screen relate to experience with alcohol, cigarettes, and other drugs. Some of the substances talked about are prescribed by a doctor (like pain medications).
*Substance Use
PREPARE
Protocol for Responding to & Assessing Patients’ Assets, Risks & Experience
(PRAPARE) is a national standardized patient risk assessment tool designed to engage patients in assessing & addressing social drivers of health (SDOH).
*Social det. of HEALTH
American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) PREPARE
Protocol for Responding to & Assessing Patients’ Assets, Risks & Experience
(PRAPARE) is a national standardized patient risk assessment tool designed to engage patients in assessing & addressing social drivers of health (SDOH).
*Social det. of HEALTH
COLUMBIA-SUICIDE SEVERITY RATING SCALE (CSSRS)
The first step in effective suicide prevention is to identify everyone who needs help. The Columbia Protocol was the first scale to address the full range of suicidal thoughts and behaviors that point to heightened risk.
*SUICIDE RISK
The Tobacco, Alcohol, Prescription medications, and other Substance (TAPS) Tool
The TAPS Tool (Tobacco, Alcohol, Prescription medications, and other Substances) is a brief, validated screening and assessment tool designed to help providers identify substance use patterns, assess risk levels, and guide appropriate interventions or referrals.
*SUBSTANCE USE
