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. 2012 Mar-Apr;19(2):134-40.
doi: 10.1002/cpp.1778.

Interpersonal psychotherapy for postpartum depression

Scott Stuart  1
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Interpersonal psychotherapy for postpartum depression

Scott Stuart. Clin Psychol Psychother. 2012 Mar-Apr.

Abstract

Perinatal depression is prevalent and has a great impact on both mother and infant. There are empirically validated treatments for both postpartum depression and depression during pregnancy. Primary among these is Interpersonal Psychotherapy, which has been shown to be effective for postpartum women across the spectrum from mild to severe depression. At present, Interpersonal Psychotherapy is the best validated treatment for postpartum depression and should be considered first-line treatment, especially for depressed breastfeeding women.

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