Examine Database: Perinatal Depression
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Let there be light (therapy) for perinatal depression
In this randomized controlled trial in 15 women (average age of 37) who were pregnant or had given birth within 3 months, bright light therapy appeared to be beneficial for perinatal depression.
Can psychosocial interventions reduce perinatal depression in young women?
Bright light therapy and depression in pregnant women
Which interventions are better to reduce prenatal depression?
Can vitamin D levels affect depression during pregnancy?
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)
- Postpartum 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)