Mobile phone support to prevent depression and anxiety after childbirth
Part of Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether text messages and phone calls on a mobile phone can help first-time mothers in Chile prevent depression and anxiety after having a baby. The goal is to provide mental health support during the early postpartum period when these conditions are most common.
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Who can take part
- This is your first time being a mother
- You are 18 years old or older
- Your baby is healthy, full-term (born at 39+ weeks), and younger than 2 months old
- You receive prenatal or postnatal care at a participating health center in Chile
- You have a mobile phone that can receive calls and text messages
- You speak and understand Spanish
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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