Original Research J Clin Psychiatry November 2021

Peer-Delivered Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Postpartum Depression: A Randomized Controlled Trial

JCP 2022;83(1):10.4088/JCP.21m13928

Full Article Read the complete peer-reviewed article in J Clin Psychiatry. JCP 2022;83(1):10.4088/JCP.21m13928 Clinical Summary Postpartum depression affects up to 1 in 5 mothers, yet just 15% receive evidence-based care. This trial tests a practical way to expand access by having women who recovered from postpartum depression deliver structured group cognitive-behavioral therapy to mothers currently struggling with symptoms. FAQ Does peer-delivered group cognitive-behavioral therapy help postpartum depression? 11 questions
Key Takeaways The depression effect was clinically meaningful, not just statistically significant: EPDS scores fell by 5.4 in the experimental group, and participants were 32 times more likely than controls to achieve a ≥4-point improvement (OR = 32.14; 95% CI, 3.51 to 294.22). 6 takeaways Clinical Guide How do clinicians identify which mothers with postpartum depression are appropriate candidates for peer-delivered group cognitive-behavioral therapy? 6 steps Clinical Guide How can a clinical program structure and deliver peer-delivered group cognitive-behavioral therapy for postpartum depression? 8 steps
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