Play-based program to help postpartum depression in Black British mothers
Part of Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests a culturally adapted play-based program to reduce emotional distress after childbirth and during early parenting. It aims to support British mothers of African and Caribbean heritage, especially those showing signs of postnatal depression.
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Who can take part
- Be a British mother with African or Caribbean heritage
- Be 18 years or older
- Have a child aged 0 to 3 years
- Score 5 or higher on the PHQ-9 questionnaire about mood
- Live in the study’s selected communities and be able to attend follow-up visits
- Be able to give informed consent
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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