Examine Database: Perinatal Depression
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Can psychosocial interventions reduce perinatal depression in young women?
In this meta-analysis of 4 randomized controlled trials in adolescent girls and young women, psychosocial interventions, including cognitive behavioral therapy, improved perinatal depression symptoms with a moderate effect size, though there was high heterogeneity between studies.
Bright light therapy and depression in pregnant women
Which interventions are better to reduce prenatal depression?
Can vitamin D levels affect depression during pregnancy?
Can bright light therapy alleviate perinatal depression?
Examine Database References
- Depression Symptoms - Freeman MP, Davis M, Sinha P, Wisner KL, Hibbeln JR, Gelenberg AJOmega-3 fatty acids and supportive psychotherapy for perinatal depression: a randomized placebo-controlled studyJ Affect Disord.(2008 Sep)
- Postpartum Depression Symptoms - Suradom C, Suttajit S, Oon-Arom A, Maneeton B, Srisurapanont MOmega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (n-3 PUFA) supplementation for prevention and treatment of perinatal depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials.Nord J Psychiatry.(2020 Nov 15)
- Depression Symptoms - Chen Y, Zhao J, Wang J, Peng L, Cai Z, Zou Z, Chen XEffect of Bright Light Therapy on Perinatal Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Effet de la luminothérapie sur la dépression périnatale: une revue systématique et une méta-analyse.Can J Psychiatry.(2024 Jun 11)
- Postpartum Depression Symptoms - Du L, Zeng J, Yu H, Chen B, Deng W, Li TEfficacy of bright light therapy improves outcomes of perinatal depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Psychiatry Res.(2025 Feb)
- Postpartum Depression Symptoms - Mwita M, Dewey D, Konje ET, Patten SNon-pharmacological interventions for perinatal depression and anxiety among adolescent mothers: A systematic review and meta-analysis.J Affect Disord.(2025 Jun 15)