Preventing Maternal Depression In Head Start

"The intervention represents an integrated identification and intervention system based on the evidence-based construct of screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT). Within the comprehensive case management services of Head Start, eligible women will be randomized to receive either usual care or the Head Start-based intervention. In our intervention, mothers at risk for depression will receive a problem-solving intervention; depression symptom monitoring; and an Activated referral to more definitive services for those who have worsening symptoms over time."