Remote therapy plus video calls eases depression in pregnant women

A new study finds that online cognitive behavioral therapy combined with live counselor sessions effectively treats antenatal depression, offering pregnant women an accessible alternative to in-office care. The finding could reshape mental health delivery for a vulnerable population often deterred by appointment barriers.

Originaltitel: Held over a distance: A qualitative study on patients’ experiences of Internet- based cognitive behaviour therapy (ICBT) for antenatal depression with added live support sessions