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Comparative Study
. 2002 Nov;41(Pt 4):405-9.
doi: 10.1348/014466502760387515.

A brief psycho-educational group intervention for postnatal depression

Kyla L Honey  1 , Paul Bennett, Michelle Morgan
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Comparative Study

A brief psycho-educational group intervention for postnatal depression

Kyla L Honey et al. Br J Clin Psychol. 2002 Nov.

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.

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