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2009 CityMatCH Urban MCH Leadership ConferenceACCOMPLISHMENTS/RESULTSQualitative data was collected through in-depth phone interviews with all 50 states and the District ofColumbia. This has resulted in the discovery of many new, exciting, and innovative projects occurringacross the country. Many of these activities include innovative approaches that address and break downcommon barriers. With state budgets tightening and maternal and child health programs slated for deepfunding cuts across the country, many states have affirmed that this project could not have come at abetter time. Now, more than ever, information sharing will be a necessity for many states to seek outexisting resources and innovative ideas to continue perinatal depression efforts in their communities.Once completed and available for all to view on the PDIN website, one can only imagine the differencethis will make in helping programs across the country tackle the issue of perinatal depression.BARRIERSCollecting data from across the country has proved to be a very challenging and time consumingundertaking. Ensuring that the information is accurate and remains up-to-date is a constant demand thatwill continue after the 15-month development period ends. In order for PDIN to be effective, it mustcontinue to expand and flourish. A plan is being devised to guarantee its future at a nationally recognizedorganization.LESSONS LEARNEDPDIN will fill a major gap in sharing information and knowledge about this often neglected type ofdepression. States will have the tools to more efficiently and effectively help women and their families getsupport, help and treatment for perinatal depression.INFORMATION FOR REPLICATIONThe project was funded by the Thomas Scattergood Behavioral Health Foundation, a private foundation,and the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare. The total budget for this project was $100,000.42