CBT for insomnia significantly reduces postpartum depression symptoms, directly and indirectly, by improving mood and alleviating insomnia throughout treatment.

<img fetchpriority=high decoding=async aria-describedby=caption-attachment-38290 src=https://news.ok.ubc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/CBTI-postpartum-depression-1000.jpg alt=A close-up image of a mother playfully interacting with her baby. The mother smiles warmly as the baby reaches out and touches her nose with a tiny hand. The background is softly blurred, creating a tender and intimate atmosphere. width=640 srcset=https://news.ok.ubc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/CBTI-postpartum-depression-1000.jpg 1002w, https://news.ok.ubc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/CBTI-postpartum-depression-1000-400x240.jpg 400w, https://news.ok.ubc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/CBTI-postpartum-depression-1000-770x461.jpg 770w, https://news.ok.ubc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/CBTI-postpartum-depression-1000-768x460.jpg 768w sizes=(max-width: 1002px) 100vw, 1002px />New research from UBC and UBCO demonstrates that cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia can alleviate postpartum depression. While many people believe that poor…