A pilot randomized controlled trial of a lay telephone coaching and web-based intervention for postpartum depression and anxiety: The MPOWER study

Trained lay coaches and self-care cognitive-behavioral tools improve depression outcomes

“…Our results provide support for a model of guided depression self-care, using trained lay coaches. The evidence base for this coaching model continues to grow, extending it to be used alongside self-guided web-based stress management interventions [39], and in conjunction with a web-based intervention for post-partum depression and/or anxiety [40], in both examples with high satisfaction and preliminary evidence of efficacy . This care model can mitigate the lack of access to mental health professionals.…”