Mommy-Baby Treatment for Perinatal Depression

This intervention consists of a brief psychotherapeutic intervention, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, during pregnancy. Interpersonal Psychotherapy focuses on improving social relationships and interpersonal communication to improve mood. The postpartum phase also utilizes developmentally appropriate strategies to improve the mother-infant relationship.

This intervention consists of personalized referrals to specialty mental health providers, spiritual counselors, or other needed social services. It includes some non-specific supportive techniques delivered primarily via telephone.