I love this approach of training those who have much more regular contact with parents to help identify those in need of help. It’s a good reminder of the valuable role early childhood educators play in our overall care infrastructure, and why they deserve to be compensated more for the work that they do.
Really thought provoking. I’m curious about the 20% screening stat though; is that international or perhaps for a specific tool? (Couldn’t find from a quick google.) CDC data seems to claim 87% screening for depression, which feels more on par with what I’d expect. It is awful though that non birthing parents aren’t really screened at all; yes, hormonal fluctuations do put birthing folks at higher risk but that kind of brutal sleep schedule (which we had when my kiddo was a newborn) would put anybody at risk!
I love this approach of training those who have much more regular contact with parents to help identify those in need of help. It’s a good reminder of the valuable role early childhood educators play in our overall care infrastructure, and why they deserve to be compensated more for the work that they do.
Really thought provoking. I’m curious about the 20% screening stat though; is that international or perhaps for a specific tool? (Couldn’t find from a quick google.) CDC data seems to claim 87% screening for depression, which feels more on par with what I’d expect. It is awful though that non birthing parents aren’t really screened at all; yes, hormonal fluctuations do put birthing folks at higher risk but that kind of brutal sleep schedule (which we had when my kiddo was a newborn) would put anybody at risk!