- Oxford Library of Psychology
- Oxford Library of Psychology
- Oxford Library of Psychology
- About the Editor
- Contributors
- Introduction: The Unique Importance of Perinatal Psychology
- Psychological, Behavioral, and Cognitive Changes During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
- Biological Changes During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
- Relationship and Sexual Functioning During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
- Fetal and Infant Neurobehavioral Development: Basic Processes and Environmental Influences
- Attachment: Theory and Classification
- Depression During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
- Anxiety and Stress During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
- Panic Attacks During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
- Obsessions and Compulsions During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
- Posttraumatic Stress During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
- Drug Dependence During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
- Severe Psychopathology During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
- Body Image Disturbance During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
- Biomarkers of Perinatal Psychopathology
- Maternal Stress During Pregnancy and Infant and Child Outcome
- Maternal Psychopathology and Child Attachment
- Screening, Assessment, and Diagnosis of Mood and Anxiety Disorders During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
- Psychotherapy for Psychopathology During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
- Adaptations of Psychotherapy for Psychopathology During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
- Psychopharmacology in Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
- Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Perinatal Depression
- Nonprofessional Resources for Pregnant and Postpartum Women
- Prevention of Postpartum Psychopathology
- Understanding and Treating the Psychosocial Consequences of Pregnancy Loss
- Understanding and Treating the Psychosocial Consequences of Infertility
- Understanding and Treating the Psychosocial Consequences of Pregnancy Complications and the Birth of a High-Risk Infant
- Perinatal Experiences of Adolescent Mothers
- Perinatal Experiences of Low-Income and Incarcerated Women
- Perinatal Experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People
- Cross-Cultural Differences in Adjustment to Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
- Perinatal Psychology: A Field with an Impressive Past and an Exciting Future
- Index
Abstract and Keywords
Women experiencing depressive symptoms often do not seek timely treatment from a mental health professional. This review focuses specifically on adapted approaches and tailored interventions for perinatal depression that increase their acceptability and accessibility. The effects of these adapted depression interventions cover a broad range; to compare these new treatments only those resulting in statistically significant improvement are reviewed. Some adaptations, even those provided by non–mental health specialists, produced effects equal to or surpassing those achieved by traditional treatment strategies. Suggestions for future research have two foci. First, because depressed perinatal women are also likely to suffer from comorbid disorders such as anxiety, it is important to evaluate the effectiveness of adapted treatments on complex cases. Second, the implementation setting of adapted treatments has generally been limited. Evaluating how these interventions might be incorporated into new settings as part of a stepped-care approach moves research from the bench into clinical settings.
Keywords: Postpartum/postnatal depression, adapted treatments
Lisa S. Segre is Associate Professor at The University of Iowa College of Nursing.
Michael W. O'Hara, PhD, is a professor of psychology, Starch faculty fellow, and director of clinical training at the University of Iowa. His primary research interests include depression, interpersonal psychotherapy, women's health promotion, postpartum depression, comorbidity, health psychology, and several issues in psychological assessment.
Elena Perkhounkova is Statistician Manager for The University of Iowa College of Nursing.
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- Oxford Library of Psychology
- Oxford Library of Psychology
- Oxford Library of Psychology
- About the Editor
- Contributors
- Introduction: The Unique Importance of Perinatal Psychology
- Psychological, Behavioral, and Cognitive Changes During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
- Biological Changes During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
- Relationship and Sexual Functioning During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
- Fetal and Infant Neurobehavioral Development: Basic Processes and Environmental Influences
- Attachment: Theory and Classification
- Depression During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
- Anxiety and Stress During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
- Panic Attacks During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
- Obsessions and Compulsions During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
- Posttraumatic Stress During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
- Drug Dependence During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
- Severe Psychopathology During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
- Body Image Disturbance During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
- Biomarkers of Perinatal Psychopathology
- Maternal Stress During Pregnancy and Infant and Child Outcome
- Maternal Psychopathology and Child Attachment
- Screening, Assessment, and Diagnosis of Mood and Anxiety Disorders During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
- Psychotherapy for Psychopathology During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
- Adaptations of Psychotherapy for Psychopathology During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
- Psychopharmacology in Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
- Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Perinatal Depression
- Nonprofessional Resources for Pregnant and Postpartum Women
- Prevention of Postpartum Psychopathology
- Understanding and Treating the Psychosocial Consequences of Pregnancy Loss
- Understanding and Treating the Psychosocial Consequences of Infertility
- Understanding and Treating the Psychosocial Consequences of Pregnancy Complications and the Birth of a High-Risk Infant
- Perinatal Experiences of Adolescent Mothers
- Perinatal Experiences of Low-Income and Incarcerated Women
- Perinatal Experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People
- Cross-Cultural Differences in Adjustment to Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
- Perinatal Psychology: A Field with an Impressive Past and an Exciting Future
- Index
