Identify the appropriate screening tool for Natalie to complete during her first visit and discuss why the selected tool is appropriate for the client.
The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is the suitable screening tool for Natalie, considering her history of a stillborn child and her present symptoms. The EPDS consists of 10 questions designed to identify symptoms commonly associated with depression and anxiety during pregnancy and within the year after childbirth (EPDS, 2023). Utilizing this screening tool will help reveal any additional symptoms she may have. Generally, a higher score on the EPDS suggests a greater likelihood that medication or psychotherapy may be necessary (EPDS, 2023).