Postpartum depression is significant concern for many new mother’s and their families. It is estimated that approximately 1 in 7 women will experience symptoms of depression either during of after pregnancy . New evidence shows that pregnant women who are at risk for depression but have never had past symptoms can use cognitive behavioral therapy to prevent depression from occurring. While other helpful interventions such as physical activity, education and medication have demonstrated benefits, cognitive behavioral therapy was shown to reduce the risk of depression by 39 percent in pregnant woman and new mothers.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Postpartum Depression
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