Postpartum Depression (PPD) is a worldwide problem, with 80% of cases being undiagnosed. About 10% of women with PPD meet criteria for major depressive disorder, which is a leading cause of disabiliy for women globally. Utah rate of PPD increased to 15.3% in 2017 from 14.9% the previous year. This increase is higher than the national average. Barriers to adequately diagnosing and treating PPD include providers’ lack of knowledge, confidence, and training. One way to address the problem is through providing education on PPD screening to healthcare professionals. Education on PPD screenig will lead to improvement in knowledge and confidence in screening for PPD.
