Post-Partum Depression (#214)

Development of this simulation was supported by the Invest in Kids Foundation, the Centre for Health Promotion, University of Toronto and the Faculty of Community Services, Toronto Metropolitan University.

This married woman is currently on maternity leave from her job and appears anxious about her ability to cope with two children, her 4 year old son and a 2 month old daughter.

Learning Objectives

Empathetic listening skills
Developing trust
Finding collaborative solutions
Discovering how the family operates

Information for Learners

Meg is currently on maternity leave from her job as an accountant, in a large firm in the downtown core of the city, after the birth of her daughter Emily who is now 2 months old. Since her older son Tyler, 4 years old, contracted pneumonia and was unable to attend child care for two weeks life at home has been more stressful. Meg saw a poster for “Healthy Babies Healthy Child” in her doctor’s office and he suggested Meg call them. After discussion, it was agreed that a home visit would be best when her husband Sam would be working from home and able to participate in the interview.

Simulation Details

Simulator Role(s)

Meg Allen (between thirty and thirty-five)
Sam Allen (between thirty and thirty-seven)

Learner Role(s)

Nurse
Early Childhood Educator
Social Worker

Setting

The Allen's Home