Brief Intervention in At-Risk First-time Mothers

Brief Intervention in At-Risk First-time Mothers

Preliminary controlled trial of a brief intervention designed to reduce child maltreatment risk among low-income pregnant mothers. Foci will include major risk factors for maltreatment, including substance abuse, social isolation, depression, violence exposure, and maladaptive child-rearing attitudes/beliefs.

Pregnant, expecting first child

Inclusion Criteria:

Receipt of public assistance (e.g., Medicaid, Food Stamps), ability to communicate in English

Exclusion Criteria:

Frank psychosis or other cognitive impairment