Psychotherapeutic Treatments for Depression During Pregnancy.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to review the evidence for psychotherapeutic treatments, including mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, for depression during pregnancy.
Results Summary
The abstract indicates that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is among the reviewed treatments for depression during pregnancy, but specific efficacy results for mindfulness are not detailed. The study concludes with recommendations for improving service uptake among prenatal women.
Population
Pregnant women with depression.
Effective Dosage
Not available
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
psychotherapeutic treatment approaches | neutral | depression during pregnancy | pregnant women | - | review the evidence base for | #1 |
interpersonal therapy | neutral | depression during pregnancy | prenatal women | - | reviewed | #2 |
cognitive-behavioral therapy | neutral | depression during pregnancy | prenatal women | - | reviewed | #3 |
behavioral activation | neutral | depression during pregnancy | prenatal women | - | reviewed | #4 |
mindfulness-based cognitive therapy | neutral | depression during pregnancy | prenatal women | - | reviewed | #5 |
traditional face-to-face delivery | neutral | depression during pregnancy | prenatal women | - | reviewed | #6 |
digital interventions | neutral | depression during pregnancy | prenatal women | - | reviewed | #7 |
Depression during pregnancy is a significant public health problem that is associated with adverse consequences for women and children. Despite the availability of treatment options, depression during pregnancy is often undertreated. Most pregnant women prefer nonpharmacological interventions over antidepressant medications. We review the evidence base for psychotherapeutic treatment approaches to depression during pregnancy. Treatments reviewed include interpersonal therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, behavioral activation, and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. We review both traditional face-to-face delivery and digital interventions. We conclude with recommendations for treatment preferences, collaborative decision-making, and strategies to improve uptake of such services among prenatal women.