Treating depression to economically empower mothers

In one of the largest psychotherapy trials in the world, researchers have found cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is highly effective in helping mothers with perinatal depression get better, and make smarter economic choices.

Perinatal depression is experienced during pregnancy or in the first year after birth, and is estimated to affect between 12 and 20 per cent of women in OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) countries, and 20-35 per cent of women in poorer countries.