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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in the Treatment of Postpartum Depression: A Systematic Review

Terapia Cognitivo Conductual en el Tratamiento de la Depresión Postparto: Una Revisión Sistemática.

Authors

  • Arévalo Colcha Gabriela Elizabeth Psicóloga Clínica graduada en la Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo. Maestrante Egresada de la Universidad Católica de Cuenca en Psicóloga Clínica con Mención en Psicoterapia. ORCID 0009-0006-8331-4233 (Unauthenticated ORCID)
  • Jessica Alexandra Jaramillo Oyervide Universidad Católica de Cuenca image/svg+xml ORCID 0000-0003-3362-7216 (Unauthenticated ORCID)
  • Geovanny Genaro Reivan Ortiz Universidad Cat´ólica de Cuenca ORCID 0000-0003-0643-8022 (Unauthenticated ORCID)

Abstract

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a psychological condition that occurs in women during and after childbirth, characterized by symptoms of sadness, anxiety, and difficulties adequately caring for their baby. Studies suggest that cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is most effective if it focuses on changing one's own thoughts. The following provides an explanation of the effectiveness of CBT in the treatment of postpartum depression through a systematic review. This is the main objective of the article. Searches were conducted in the Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed databases, considering studies published between 2019 and 2024. The PRISMA and CONSORT methodology was applied to assess the quality of the selected studies. As a result, 17 articles were analyzed, most of which conclude that cognitive-behavioral therapy is effective in reducing the symptoms of postpartum depression. It is concluded that this therapy, in its various modalities, promotes maternal adaptation and improves the mother-child relationship, making it necessary to adapt its application to the context and individual needs of each mother.

La depresión posparto es una afección psicológica que se presenta en las mujeres durante y después del parto, caracterizado por síntomas de tristeza, ansiedad y dificultades para cuidar adecuadamente del bebé. Estudios sugieren que la terapia cognitivo-conductual (TCC) es más efectiva si se centra en cambiar los propios pensamientos. A continuación se proporciona una explicación de la eficacia de la TCC en el tratamiento de la depresión posparto a través de una revisión sistemática. Siendo este el principal objetivo del artículo. Se realizaron búsquedas en las bases de datos Web of Science, Scopus y PubMed, considerando estudios publicados entre 2019 y 2024. Se aplicó la metodología PRISMA y CONSORT para evaluar la calidad de los estudios seleccionados. Como resultado, se analizaron 17 artículos que en su mayoría concluyen que la terapia cognitivo-conductual es efectiva en la reducción de los síntomas de la depresión posparto. Se concluye que esta terapia, en sus diversas modalidades, favorece la adaptación materna y mejora la relación madre-hijo, siendo necesario adaptar su aplicación al contexto y necesidades individuales de cada madre.

Keywords

  • cognitive- behavioral therapy
  • efficacy
  • postpartum depression
  • systematic review

Author Biographies

  • Arévalo Colcha Gabriela Elizabeth, Psicóloga Clínica graduada en la Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo. Maestrante Egresada de la Universidad Católica de Cuenca en Psicóloga Clínica con Mención en Psicoterapia.

    Maestrante Egresada de la Universidad Católica de Cuenca en Psicología Clínica con mención en Psicoterapia, Psicóloga Clínica del Centro de Especializaciones Integra; Psicóloga Clínica del Centro Psicológico y Psicopedagógico Psico manitos Mentes en Acción; Capacitadora en el Centro de Responsabilidad Social y Solidaria de la Municipalidad de Shushufindi; Promotora Social en el Ministerio de Inclusión Económica y Social.

  • Jessica Alexandra Jaramillo Oyervide , Universidad Católica de Cuenca

    Docente de la Unidad Académica de Posgrado de la Universidad Católica de Cuenca. Máster en Psicoterapia Integrativa Focalizada en la Personalidad

  • Geovanny Genaro Reivan Ortiz , Universidad Cat´ólica de Cuenca

    Docente de la Universidad Católica de Cuenca. Máster Universitario en Investigación en Psicología Clínica y de la Salud. Especialista en Psicología Clínica y Salud. Doctor en Psicología

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Gabriela Elizabeth, A. C., Jaramillo Oyervide , J. A., & Reivan Ortiz , G. G. (2025). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in the Treatment of Postpartum Depression: A Systematic Review. Contemporary Research, 3(2). https://doi.org/10.58995/redlic.rmic.v3.n2.a113