Mental Health Weekly
Therapy protocol in pregnancy could have broader application
A therapeutic intervention with a strong evidence base in preventing postpartum depression in outpatients has now shown promising results in hospitalized women experiencing medical complications during pregnancy. A newly published study has reported that inpatients found the ROSE (Reach Out, Stay Strong, Essentials for mothers of newborns) intervention to be a helpful source of emotional support, and preliminary findings also showed a positive effect on depressive symptoms.