A therapy study for new mothers with depression whose baby is in the NICU
Part of Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests a new talk therapy program to help new mothers with depression whose babies are in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). You may join if you gave birth in the last year and have signs of depression, like a diagnosis or certain feelings.
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Who can take part
- You are a mother whose baby is currently in the NICU
- You are 18 years old or older
- You speak English
- You gave birth more than 24 hours ago but less than 12 months ago
- You have depression (either diagnosed, or scored above 10 on a depression quiz, or scored below 10 but sometimes/often think about harming yourself)
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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