Group treatment for postpartum depression: A pilot study

被引:83
作者
Meager, I [1 ]
Milgrom, J [1 ]
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[1] AUSTIN & REPATRIAT MED CTR,DEPT CLIN PSYCHOL,HEIDELBERG,VIC,AUSTRALIA
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10.3109/00048679609065055
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R749 [精神病学];
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100205 ;
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Objective: There are few reports on the efficacy of treatment programs for women with postpartum depression, despite the long-term nature of this disorder. This study describes a pilot evaluation of a treatment program with educational, social support and cognitive-behavioural components. Method: Ten women with persistent depression originating in the postpartum period were offered a 10-week group treatment program and compared to a wait-list control group. Results: Following treatment, a significant improvement in depression was demonstrated on the Edinburgh Post-Natal Depression Scale, Beck Depression inventory and Profile of Mood States. Several common factors in women suffering from postpartum depression were also identified, as were drop-out characteristics. Conclusion: These results are encouraging and suggest that a cognitive-behavioural group program might be effective as a treatment for depression in the postpartum period. However, further detailed studies are required to confirm this pilot study.
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