Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 26, Issue 2 , Pages 109-117 , March 2012

Screening for Depression and Help-Seeking in Postpartum Women During Well-Baby Pediatric Visits: An Integrated Review

  • Terri L. Liberto, PhD, MSN, RN

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence: Terri L. Liberto, PhD, MSN, RN, 9000 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

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 Conflicts of interest: None to report.

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doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2010.06.012

Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 26, Issue 2 , Pages 109-117 , March 2012

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