Archives of women's mental health
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Arch Womens Ment Health · Apr 2020
Randomized Controlled TrialEffectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for comorbid depression and anxiety in pregnancy: a randomized controlled trial.
Pregnant women are at high risk of mood and anxiety disorders, and options for non-pharmacological treatment are limited. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) has strong evidence among people with mood and anxiety disorders, but limited studies reported the effectiveness of MBCT on perinatal comorbid conditions. This study aimed to examine the effects of an 8-week MBCT intervention on pregnant women with comorbid depression and anxiety. ⋯ Improvements in outcomes were maintained 1 month. Results provide cross-cultural support for MBCT as a treatment for depression and anxiety in pregnant women. This brief and non-pharmacological treatment can be used to improve maternal psychological health.
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Arch Womens Ment Health · Apr 2020
Comment LetterLetter to the editor : Reply to: "Letter to the editor: Selection bias not discussed concerning the article "PTSD of rape after IS (Islamic State) captivity" by J. I. Kizilhan, published in: Archives of Women's Mental Health 2018 Oct; 21(5):517-524. doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00737-018-0824-3. Epub 2018 Mar 10".