Today we discuss the art and science of caring for young mothers in the pediatric practice. Hana Smith, MD and Amy Ehmer, PsyD, join us to discuss the Young Mothers Clinic and the Colorado Adolescent Maternity Program and opportunities to adopt aspects of this care model into the primary care practice. Dr. Smith is the Medical Director of the Young Mother's Clinic at Children's Colorado and assistant professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. Ehmer is a psychologist at the Young Mothers Clinic and Colorado Adolescent Maternity Program, and a Senior Instructor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

In today's episode:

• PHQ-9 Screening Tool - Modified for Teens
• Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)
• Nurse Family Partnership
• Supporting clinical documentation and tests for young mothers
• Colorado Adolescent Maternity Program (CAMP)
• Washington Post article about Children's CO CAMP Program