(J-4) Protective Factors and Maternal Depression: A Scoping Review of Longitudinal Studies

Monday, March 9, 2026

11:40am - 12:40pm ET

Location: Meeting Room 6

Poster Presenter(s)

Kaitlin Brooks, PhD, CCC-SLP (she/her/hers)

Assistant Professor and Speech-Language Pathologist
Molloy University
Rockville Centre, New York

Co-author(s)

FS

Francine M. Seruya, PhD, MBA, OTR/L, FAOTA

Program Director occupational Therapy
Mercy University
Somers, New York
RT

Rebecca Trenz, PhD

Associate Professor, Psychology
Clarkson University
Potsdam, New York

This presentation highlights Tennessee’s innovative approach to strengthening support for families affected by Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS). By integrating case management into the state’s NAS surveillance system, the program bridges data collection and direct family support, strengthening connections to care, reducing stigma, and promoting healthier outcomes for infants and parents.