Interpersonal therapy (IPT)
Overall, 4 studies35,36,37,38 concluded that IPT (4-16
sessions) was more effective than usual care or a parenting education
programme. The other 2 studies39,40 did not report a
significant effect of IPT. All interventions were provided to women with
both psychiatric and psychosocial symptoms. A recently published pilot
study compared IPT with CBT, which both showed a positive effect on
depressive symptoms.41