Group therapy shows promise for easing postpartum depression and anxiety

NCT ID NCT06042166

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a 12-session parenting group therapy, called the Connecting and Reflecting Experience (CARE) program, is helpful and doable for new parents struggling with postpartum depression or anxiety. Seventeen parents of babies aged 3 to 12 months took part. The goal was to see if the program could improve mental health, reduce parenting stress, and strengthen the bond with their baby.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder postpartum depression

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Montefiore Medical Center

    The Bronx, New York, 10470, United States