Do you ever feel like your busy schedule limits the time you can devote to fully addressing postpartum mental health during checkups?
You're not alone, many physicians face this challenge. The current healthcare system can leave your patients feeling frustrated and like they have to find the support they need on their own.
As a doctor, your time is at a premium. In your patient encounters, you may only have a brief window to address immediate concerns, but some of your patients need ongoing guidance, support, and personalized strategies to navigate the complexities of managing postpartum depression effectively.
As a health coach for prenatal and postpartum moms, my job is to bridge the gap in mental health support by providing a safe and supportive space for your patients to navigate the emotional and mental challenges of motherhood.
I equip them with the tools and strategies they need to understand and manage postpartum depression and anxiety, using self-help CBT techniques and developing coping skills. This empowers them to build resilience and thrive throughout pregnancy and motherhood.
Improve mental health outcomes for your patients.
Catch potential cases of postpartum depression or anxiety that might be missed in a busy clinical setting.
Equip patients with tools and strategies to manage symptoms of postpartum depression and anxiety.
Free up valuable appointment time by offering a comprehensive resource for postpartum mental health support.
Provide ongoing support and guidance beyond limited postpartum check-ups.
Increase your own revenue potential, by freeing up your available time for more visits.
Why would you want to refer your patients to a health coach?
In fact, the American Medical Association has this to say:
"Health coaching is a team-based approach that helps patients gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to become active participants in their care. The old saying, “Give a man a fish, and he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he eats for a lifetime” demonstrates the difference between rescuing a patient and coaching a patient. Patients with chronic conditions need to learn how to fish. Health coaching can be supplemented with health literacy strategies and effective communication techniques, such as ask-tell-ask, teach-back and/or action planning to ensure patient comprehension of their care plans and help them achieve their goals."
source: https://www.stepsforward.org/modules/health-coaching