A novel app-based cognitive behavioral therapy intervention for preventing postpartum depression

$1.8M USD

Funder	EUNICE KENNEDY SHRIVER NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Recipient Organization	Women and Infants Hospital-Rhode Island
Country	United States
Start Date	Sep 01, 2021
End Date	Aug 31, 2026
Duration	1,825 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Principal Investigator
Data Source	NIH (US)
Grant ID	`10300700`

Grant Description

The prevalence of depression is high after childbirth: rates of postpartum depression (PPD) are as high as 25% among women without prior PPD or depression but with personal or structural risk factors such as being low- income or a women of color, among others. As such, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends screening women for PPD.

However, disparities in postpartum mental health care exist: