Online 1-Day CBT-Based Workshops for Preventing Postpartum Depression
Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Anxiety
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Postpartum Depression focused on measuring cognitive behavioral therapy, CBT, postpartum depression, PPD, randomized controlled trial, RCT
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 18 years of age or older City of residence in Ontario, Canada Currently in 3rd trimester of pregnancy (between 28-36 weeks gestation) Do not meet diagnostic criteria for a current major depressive episode (determined using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI)) Presence of one or more risk factors for PPD, and/or a score ≥23 on the Antenatal (Psychosocial) Risk Questionnaire (ANRQ). Risk factors include: Low SES (Canadian Household Low Income Cut-Off (LICOs) Before Tax) past history of depression or generalized anxiety disorder (Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI)) major life stress in the past 12 months (e.g., job loss, separation, bereavement) single marital status a history of physical or sexual abuse perceived low social support. Exclusion Criteria: meeting diagnostic criteria for a current major depressive episode (determined using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview; MINI) current or past bipolar, psychotic, or current substance use disorders (determined using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview; MINI)
Sites / Locations
- McMaster UniversityRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Online 1-Day CBT-Based Workshop
Treatment as Usual
Participants assigned to the treatment arm will attend a day long CBT-based workshop delivered online by two trained facilitators in addition to receiving usual care.
Participants assigned to the control arm will continue to receive standard prenatal care from their healthcare providers.