Postpartum Depression Programs : Working Mothers

Stork Club, a leading provider of reproductive healthcare benefits, has introduced the first fully integrated digital diagnostics and treatment program for postpartum depression, targeting working mothers. This initiative aims to address the significant yet often overlooked mental health challenges faced by new mothers in the workforce.

By offering a clinically validated and digital-first approach, Stork Club’s program enables early detection and effective management of postpartum depression symptoms. This is expected to reduce workplace attrition and improve maternal health outcomes for working mothers. The solution leverages digital tools, such as the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale for early symptom detection and digital cognitive behavioral therapy for treatment, which has been shown to reduce symptoms by 20% immediately and by 30-40% within six months. These features are delivered through the Stork Club app.

For employers, the program offers a cost-effective way to support their workforce, as it helps mitigate the high costs associated with employee turnover and absenteeism linked to untreated postpartum depression.

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