A new study conducted in Sweden finds that the reported prevalence of depressive disorders among ob/gyn patients varies from 10 percent up to a staggering 40 percent.

Which reminds us once again that ob/gyns and their nurses really are on the front lines, with a responsibility to screen for, diagnose, and treat or refer the significant number of women suffering from depression and mood disorders.

The Postpartum Stress Center in Philadelphia, founded by Karen Kleiman, has some excellent online information and on-site training for healthcare professionals. To check it out, click here.