Original Research J Clin Psychiatry June 2026

Race, Ethnicity, Socioeconomic Status, Clinical Characteristics, and Postpartum Depression in Patients With a History of Depressive Episodes

Full Article Read the complete peer-reviewed article in J Clin Psychiatry. Clinical Summary Patients with a history of depression enter pregnancy with a high baseline risk for postpartum depression, but clinicians still need better ways to identify who is most likely to relapse after delivery. This study highlights which demographic and clinical factors mark especially high risk in a large US health system with routine perinatal depression screening. FAQ How common was postpartum depression in this study of patients with a recent history of depression? 12 questions
Key Takeaways In this treated depression cohort, postpartum depression was common despite routine care: 2,469 of 6,552 patients (37.7%) had a positive postpartum depression screen or depression ICD diagnosis within 365 days after delivery. 6 takeaways Clinical Guide How should clinicians identify which pregnant patients with a recent history of depressive episodes are at highest risk for postpartum depression? 7 steps Clinical Guide How can clinicians use the first prenatal PHQ-9 score and antidepressant continuation status to guide postpartum depression monitoring in pregnancy? 7 steps
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