POST-PARTUM DEPRESSION: A MULTI-PROVIDER EXAMINATION IN MCLENNAN COUNTY

This thesis examines Postpartum Depression and Perinatal Mental Health through a cross-disciplinary examination of the current care models and overall provider perspectives in McLennan County, Texas. It looks to examine current practices and provider insights in relation to the prevalent current research discussion in the Perinatal Mental Health community. This thesis includes perspectives from three different disciplines and analyzes their individualized perspectives and opinions on the current processes for the identification, diagnosis, and treatment options for women in McLennan County who are diagnosed with Postpartum Depression.