Videra Health Launches Free AI-Powered Postpartum Depression Screener
Videra Health has introduced Check on Mom, a free, confidential screening tool designed to help identify signs of postpartum depression (PPD). The video-based assessment uses conversational AI to analyze both verbal and non-verbal cues, offering an alternative to traditional written screeners.
How the Tool Works
Mothers can complete the screener in less than three minutes on most devices. Key features include:
- Free and confidential access – no insurance required
- Video-based format – participants can speak naturally rather than filling out a survey
- Immediate results – downloadable reports can be shared with obstetricians, midwives, or primary care providers
- Clinically validated insights – AI models trained for healthcare distinguish between common “baby blues” and more serious depression
Addressing Maternal Mental Health Gaps
One in five mothers experiences postpartum depression, yet many remain undiagnosed due to stigma, inconsistent screenings, and barriers to care. By offering a free and private tool, Videra Health aims to expand access to early detection and encourage open conversations about maternal mental health.
“Check on Mom is not just a digital tool, it is a public health resource,” said Loren Larsen, co-founder and CEO of Videra Health. “By showing what is possible with AI-powered video screeners, we are opening new opportunities for earlier detection and better outcomes, not just in maternal health but across conditions where timely screening can make a real difference.”
Broader AI Applications
Check on Mom builds on Videra’s existing portfolio of AI-driven screening tools, which include assessments for depression, anxiety, trauma, and tardive dyskinesia. The company says such tools can:
- Expand access to early detection in underserved communities
- Provide insights that improve diagnosis and treatment
- Enable condition-specific screening models adaptable across multiple therapeutic areas
