La psicoterapia interpersonal como tratamiento para la depresión postparto.

Abstract

This research aims to characterize the interpersonal therapy model as an effective mechanism to treat postpartum depression. This type of depression is a worrying health problem, since it not only affects the mother but also the child. The risk factors associated with this problem are, individual, sociodemographic, psychological, organic and family factors, also to aspects related to childbirth and body image. Interpersonal psychotherapy has demonstrated efficacy in its application and benefit for the treatment of this problem. Its effectiveness lies in the fact that it allows to attenuate depressive symptoms by developing new interpersonal skills, and favoring role transitions. This is a documentary-descriptive research with a qualitative approach, in which a thorough literature review is carried out.