Mental Health-Related Telemedicine Interventions for Pregnant Women and New Mothers

BMC Psychiatry: Mental Health-Related Telemedicine Interventions for Pregnant Women and New Mothers

A study published in BMC Psychiatry indicated that telehealth interventions evaluated in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) can help treat common maternal mental health challenges. Researchers conducted a systematic literature review that focused on a primary and secondary objective: the first is whether telehealth can lessen mental health issues in pregnant and postpartum women, and the latter is to gain further insight into the impact of different strategies and data surrounding their frequency. About 62 percent of these articles reported improvements in mental health outcomes of participants receiving telehealth-based interventions compared to the control group. Specifically, cognitive behavioral therapy aided depression and stress, and peer support helped treat postnatal depression and anxiety. The articles also show that preventive strategies were generally effective.