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A 4-week postpartum woman presents to her GP feeling persistently sad, tearful and unable to enjoy caring for her baby. She reports difficulty bonding with the infant and disturbed sleep. There is no psychosis or acute suicidality. Which screening tool is most appropriate to help assess for postnatal depression in primary care?

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