Preventing Depression in Pregnancy
Depression during pregnancy and postpartum is alarmingly common, and even more common among pregnant people who are underserved. Mental health is currently the leading driver of US maternal death. There is an urgent need for evidence-based treatments that address maternal mental health. Pregnant people self-identified as Black and/or Indigenous, those receiving or eligible for Medicaid insurance, and those in rural communities often experience barriers to accessing pregnancy-timed mental health support. Given the strong efficacy evidence base but clear access issues, attention now focuses on modifying Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy – Perinatal Depression (MBCT-PD) delivery to work in real world settings. The overarching goal of Center M is to develop a digital platform to improve access and outcomes for perinatal depression, especially for high risk, underserved pregnant people
You may be eligible for this study if you are:
- 18-50 years of age.
- Currently pregnant at or over 10 weeks of gestation.
- Able to fluently understand, speak and read English.
- Available, able and willing to attend online group sessions.
- Willing and able to receive home practice materials on an accessible smartphone, tablet or computer.
- Medicaid supported and/or self-identified as Black and/or Indigenous and/or rural residing.
- Residing in the US at time of consenting.
Compensation:
$140 prorated and sent based on the number of study components completed.
Whom do I contact for additional information?
To find out more information and to learn if you are qualified to participate, call the Center M Research Team confidential recruitment line at 503-702-1622 or email us at preventpostpartumd@ohsu.edu.