WeLove: WhatsApp support for pregnancy mental health
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This pilot study tests a WhatsApp-based support program (WeLove) designed to help pregnant women and their partners prevent emotional distress and sleep problems. If you are in early pregnancy or a partner, you may join a 3‑group study comparing the program to usual care.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant (between 13 and 28 weeks) or a partner who is over 18
- You can read and understand Chinese
- You have a device with WhatsApp and internet access
- You do not have a serious medical illness that is not well controlled
- You do not have a current diagnosis of a psychological or sleep disorder (like depression, anxiety, or insomnia)
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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