Preventing Postpartum Depression in Prenatal Care

Bellevue ROSE: Preventing Postpartum Depression in Prenatal Care

This is randomized control trial of a brief intervention called Bellevue ROSE (Reach Out Stay Strong Essentials). Bellevue ROSE is a manualized and highly structured interpersonal intervention that provides women with psycho-education about maternal depression and strategies for strengthening social support and connectedness. Investigators use motivational interviewing strategies to improve treatment compliance and resource acquisition

Inclusion Criteria:

• English speaking
• Women who score between 5-19 on the PHQ-9 and >23 on the ANRQ

Exclusion Criteria:

• Women who score <5 or >19 on the PHQ-9
• Women who are currently suicidal, active substance users, currently experiencing domestic violence, or have a current or past history of bipolar or psychotic disorder diagnosis.
• Women who are currently in treatment for psychotherapy.
• Unable to speak and/or understand English proficiently
• Unable to provide informed consent