Critical Nursing intervention

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Postpartum Depression Student’s Name Institution Course Number and Name Instructor’s Name Date Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Postpartum Depression A major intervention in a postpartum unit is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which seeks to address depression following childbirth. According to Kroska and Stowe (2020), postpartum depression affects up to 15% of women who have undergone childbirth in developed countries. CBT has been shown to be effective both in the short-term and long-term in addressing postpartum depression as it helps women adjust how they respond to emotions and thoughts (Kroska & Stowe, 2020). After screening using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), early warning signs of postpartum depression, such as hopelessness, anxiety, anger, and loss of pleasure in activities, can be ...