Importance Depression is a source of substantial burden for individuals and their families,
including women during the pregnant and postpartum period. Objective To systematically …

Background Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an empirically supported treatment for
treating and preventing depression that has been widely studied in perinatal populations …

We report the current best estimate of the effects of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) in the
treatment of major depression (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder …

Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions
encountered by women of reproductive age. When left untreated, perinatal mood and …

Description Update of the 2009 US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
recommendation on screening for depression in adults. Methods The USPSTF reviewed the …

Complications related to preterm birth (PTB) and low birth weight (LBW) are leading causes
of infant morbidity and mortality. Prenatal depression is a hypothesized psychosocial risk …

Women with psychiatric disorders during pregnancy and the postpartum period (ie, perinatal
period) are at increased risk for adverse maternal and child outcomes. Effective treatment of …

Over the last 3 years there have been notable developments in the screening and treatment
of perinatal depression. Most importantly, the DSM-V has made only minor changes in the …

Depression in pregnancy affects up to 10% of women, with higher rates in low and middle
income countries, a rate only slightly lower than in the postpartum period. 1 2 Yet, as few as …

BackgroundDespite the high prevalence of postnatal depression (PND), few women seek
help. Internet interventions may overcome many of the barriers to PND treatment use. We …