The Kimberley Mum’s Mood Scale – a tool for identifying perinatal depression
The Kimberley Mum’s Mood Scale (KMMS) is a perinatal mental health assessment and screening tool. It has been designed and validated for use among Kimberley Aboriginal women particularly during pregnancy but also after baby is born.The screening tool:
- Assists professionals to understand a Kimberley Aboriginal woman’s experience and
- Assists in the early identification and appropriate support options for her, should she be experiencing psychosocial problems or symptoms of depression and/or anxiety.