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Perinatal depression prevention — ABFM Board MCQ

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ModerateMental healthPerinatal depression preventionABFM Board

A 30-year-old pregnant woman has a history of depression and limited social support but is not currently depressed. She asks how to reduce postpartum depression risk. Which of the following would you advise this patient?

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Correct answer: A — Refer for counseling-based preventive intervention

USPSTF recommends counseling interventions for pregnant and postpartum persons at increased risk of perinatal depression.

Reference: USPSTF A and B Recommendations: https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation-topics/uspstf-a-and-b-recommendations