Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Antenatal and Postpartum Depression

Target audience and instructional level of this course: foundational

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TRAINING

Despite its prevalence, postpartum depression is frequently not detected. This article describes the use of interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT), a time-limited and empirically validated treatment for perinatal depression, in terms of the relevant clinical issues for pregnant or postpartum women. The course outlines the assessment, initial and intermediate phases of IPT treatment of perinatal depression.

Learning Objectives

After completing this training the professional will:

• describe elements of perinatal depression and physiological correlates of the perinatal period.
• outline assessment in IPT for perinatal depression.
• outline treatment phases and techniques in IPT for perinatal depression.

2004;11(3):52-56,66; Lisa S. Segre,PhD, Scott Stuart, MD, and Michael W. O'Hara, PhD

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