Service Information
Service Address: 179 N Park St, Belleville, Ontario, CanadaInquiry Phone: 1 (613) 966-5500Ext: 223
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for pregnant and new mothers (Steps to Wellness Program)
Hastings Prince Edward Public Health
Category:
Individual/ Family Counselling
Target Population: Anxiety, Depression, Women
0-3 months (depending on series start dates)
Service Details
Description:
The Steps to Wellness program is free and is an effective 9-week, online, group-based CBT series where participants will meet weekly in the virtual group setting with public health nurses to learn skills, strategies and tools to help them manage their depression and anxiety. The Steps to Wellness program will provide women with the skills and tools they need to manage the symptoms of PMD and is of benefit to mothers and their families.
Symptoms include:
o Anxiety (constant worry, racing thoughts, panicky)
o Depression (crying/sadness, lack of interest in things you normally enjoy, low motivation)
o Feelings of guilt, shame or hopelessness
o Feelings of anger or irritability
o Changes to sleep and appetite
Languages:
English
Special Accommodation:
Wheelchair AccessibleYes
Cost to Client:
no cost
Eligibility Criteria
Other Criteria:
Minimum Age:
18 yrs
Criteria:
- Resident of Hastings and Prince Edward Counties;
- INCLUSION: Child 12 months or younger or currently pregnant, female client aged 18 or over, EPDS score of 10-23 (with question 10 response 0 or 1) meaning clients are not experiencing suicidal thoughts or rarely experience them
- EXCLUSION: Diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Psychosis, active substance use, if client scores 2 or 3 on question 9 of the PHQ-9, clients are experiencing suicidal thoughts on a more frequent basis.