A brief psycho-educational group intervention for postnatal depression

Authors: Honey K.L.1; Bennett P.2; Morgan M.1

Source: British Journal of Clinical Psychology, Volume 41, Number 4, November 2002 , pp. 405-409(5)

Publisher: British Psychological Society

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Abstract:

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of a controlled psycho-educational group (PEG) intervention for postnatal depression, compared with Routine Primary Care (RPC).

Design and method: The participants were 45 women scoring above 12 on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale who were allocated to the study conditions using block randomization procedures. Short- and long-term changes in mood and psychosocial measures were assessed.

Results: Compared with RPC, the PEG significantly reduced the level of depressive symptoms, but had no impact on psychosocial outcome.

Conclusion: A brief PEG is an effective form of treatment for women with low post-partum mood.

Document Type: Research article

Affiliations: 1: Cardiff University, UK 2: University of Wales College of Medicine, UK

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