Midwife Interview Techniques With the EPDS
Midwife Interview Techniques With the EPDS explores Design gentle opening questions to encourage sharing, Use open ended prompts to explore high scoring items, and Prepare calming scripts when patients show distress.
Midwife Interview Techniques With the EPDS empowers readers to make evidence informed choices about EPDS screening and follow up care, with a focus on Design gentle opening questions to encourage sharing, Use open ended prompts to explore high scoring items, and Prepare calming scripts when patients show distress.
Design gentle opening questions to encourage sharing
Design gentle opening questions to encourage sharing is a priority for Midwife Interview Techniques With the EPDS. Use this section to convert that focus into practical steps for parents, partners, and care teams navigating the EPDS journey.
Use open ended prompts to explore high scoring items
Use open ended prompts to explore high scoring items is a priority for Midwife Interview Techniques With the EPDS. Use this section to convert that focus into practical steps for parents, partners, and care teams navigating the EPDS journey.
Prepare calming scripts when patients show distress
Prepare calming scripts when patients show distress is a priority for Midwife Interview Techniques With the EPDS. Use this section to convert that focus into practical steps for parents, partners, and care teams navigating the EPDS journey.
Take Action Next
- Share your EPDS results with a trusted healthcare professional.
- Capture reflections in a journal or app to spot emotional trends.
- Schedule compassionate check-ins with your support circle.
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Dr. Sarah Chen is a licensed clinical psychologist and perinatal mental health researcher who specializes in using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) to guide proactive care plans for families. As the lead writer for EPDS-focused resources, she translates peer-reviewed screening guidelines into compassionate, plain-language guidance for clinicians, parents, and community partners.
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