Summary Summary Short summary of a recent publication, written by scientific experts. Published: 17 Apr 2023

Digital health platforms in the management of antenatal mental health

In a study evaluating the effect of a digital healthcare platform on depression and anxiety management during pregnancy, 12.5% reported a beneficial effect against depression and/or anxiety.
Individuals with higher engagement with the platform were more likely to report improvements in mental health in a dose-dependent manner.
The authors concluded that this digital health platform is beneficial in managing mental health during pregnancy, especially for highly engaged users.