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Effective treatment for postpartum depression is not sufficient to improve the developing mother-child relationship.

Author: CoyKatherine C, FormanDavid R, GormanLaura L, LarsenKarin E, O'HaraMichael W, StuartScott

Journal ArticleAn article published in an academic or professional journal that reports original research or scholarly analysis.
Randomized Controlled TrialA clinical trial that randomly assigns participants to treatment and control groups to evaluate the effects of an intervention.
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Overview

Maternal depression is common and puts children at risk. This study investigated whether treatment for postpartum depression in mothers improves parenting and child outcomes. Depressed mothers receiving therapy showed less responsiveness to their infants, more parenting stress, and more negative perceptions of their infants compared to non-depressed mothers. While therapy improved parenting stress, it remained higher than in non-depressed mothers. Even 18 months later, treated mothers still rated their children as less securely attached, having more behavior problems, and having more negative temperaments compared to non-depressed mothers. The initial response to treatment didn't predict better outcomes for the children. Mothers' initial negative views of their children predicted negative temperaments and behavior problems 18 months later. This suggests that treating postpartum depression should focus on improving the mother-infant relationship in addition to treating the mother's depression.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Maternal depression is prevalent, and puts children at risk. Little evidence addresses whether treatment for maternal depression is sufficient to improve child outcomes. An experiment was conducted testing whether psychotherapeutic treatment for mothers, suffering from major depression in the postpa...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1017/S0954579407070289

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Treating Postpartum Depression: A Journey Beyond Symptoms

This research is like a journey through a dense and confusing forest, where the goal is to help mothers who are struggling with postpartum depression. This condition is like a dense fog that can make it difficult to see clearly and navigate the path to recovery. Researchers are exploring the effects of therapy, which are like finding a guide who can help to clear the fog and provide direction.

The Importance of Guidance: Therapy for Postpartum Depression

The researchers found that while therapy can help to alleviate symptoms of depression, it may not be enough to improve the mother-child relationship. This is like finding a guide who can help you navigate through the forest, but the path is still obscured by dense undergrowth. The researchers found that early maternal negative perceptions of the child predicted negative temperament and behavior problems in the child, which is like noticing that certain trees are blocking the path and need to be cleared before the journey can continue.

A Deeper Dive: Understanding the Mother-Child Relationship

This research highlights the importance of addressing the underlying challenges that can affect the mother-child relationship. It's like looking beyond the fog and seeing that the forest itself is in need of care. This research suggests that therapy for postpartum depression should focus not only on alleviating symptoms but also on improving the mother-child bond.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This research is a reminder that mental health is complex and requires a multifaceted approach to treatment. It's like realizing that a forest is more than just trees – it's a complex ecosystem that needs to be understood and nurtured. By addressing the underlying challenges that can affect the mother-child relationship, we can help to create a more supportive and nurturing environment for both mothers and their children.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2007-08-27
  2. Date Revised 2022-04-08
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

17459185

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1017/S0954579407070289

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English

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