Perinatal Interpersonal Psychotherapy Group for Distressed Women

The Feasibility and Effects of Perinatal Interpersonal Psychotherapy Group for Distressed Women

This is the first perinatal interpersonal psychotherapy group (P-IPTG) implemented for distressed women from pregnancy to postpartum. The feasibility and effects of P-IPTG are explored.

This is the first perinatal interpersonal psychotherapy group (P-IPTG) implemented for distressed women from pregnancy to postpartum. The feasibility and effects of P-IPTG are explored. The third-trimester women were recruited as intervention and control group participants by a quasi-experimental design.

Inclusion Criteria:

• women in the third trimester of pregnancy, at least 20 years old, able to read and write in Chinese, and "depressed, anxious, or wishing to improve family relationships."

Exclusion Criteria:

• women with schizophrenia, substance use, or suicide risk.