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Purpose of review <p>Postpartum depression (PPD) is a significant psychiatric condition that adversely affects both mothers&#xa0;and their children. Untreated PPD is associated with long-term negative outcomes for children, including impaired emotional regulation, insecure attachment, cognitive delays, and increased risk of developing psychiatric disorders. This review highlights current findings on comparative outcomes of treated versus untreated PPD, emphasizing the critical importance of early identification and intervention. It also highlights the need to explore other therapy modalities, such as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), as a possible treatment approach for PPD.</p> Recent findings <p>Evidence-based interventions, such as psychopharmacologic treatment, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), and neuroactive steroids (e.g., brexanolone and zuranalone), as well as non-pharmacologic therapies, like bright light therapy (BLT), and evidence-based psychotherapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT), mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs), have demonstrated efficacy in reducing maternal depressive symptoms. These treatments also enhance maternal-infant bonds and promote healthier developmental outcomes for children.</p> Summary <p>Timely and multifaceted interventions for the treatment of PPD are beneficial not only for maternal well-being but also for fostering long-term mental health in children.</p>

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Postpartum Depression and Child Mental Health Outcomes: Evidenced-Based Interventions

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    2025年4月15日

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  • Eliza M. Wierzbinska,
  • Leah C. Susser

摘要

Purpose of review

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a significant psychiatric condition that adversely affects both mothers and their children. Untreated PPD is associated with long-term negative outcomes for children, including impaired emotional regulation, insecure attachment, cognitive delays, and increased risk of developing psychiatric disorders. This review highlights current findings on comparative outcomes of treated versus untreated PPD, emphasizing the critical importance of early identification and intervention. It also highlights the need to explore other therapy modalities, such as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), as a possible treatment approach for PPD.

Recent findings

Evidence-based interventions, such as psychopharmacologic treatment, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), and neuroactive steroids (e.g., brexanolone and zuranalone), as well as non-pharmacologic therapies, like bright light therapy (BLT), and evidence-based psychotherapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT), mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs), have demonstrated efficacy in reducing maternal depressive symptoms. These treatments also enhance maternal-infant bonds and promote healthier developmental outcomes for children.

Summary

Timely and multifaceted interventions for the treatment of PPD are beneficial not only for maternal well-being but also for fostering long-term mental health in children.