Play therapy and counseling for postnatal depression in Nigeria
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests a program that combines learning through play with counseling to help mothers with postnatal depression. It aims to improve mood and well-being for mothers with young children.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are a mother with a child aged 0 to 3 years
- You have symptoms of depression (score 5 or higher on a depression questionnaire)
- You live in one of the trial areas and can attend follow-up visits at 4 and 6 months
- You can speak and understand English
- You are not currently getting treatment for a severe mental health condition or having thoughts of suicide
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