The Impact of Online Mindfulness Interventions on Postpartum Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
International journal of mental health nursing August 1, 2025 Qier Liu, Jiaqi Yuan, Siyao Shi et al.
Online mindfulness interventions significantly reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress in postpartum women, with short-term improvements in depression (standardized mean difference -0.53) and anxiety (-0.64), though long-term effects beyond 12 weeks were not significant. Greater benefits came from text-message or online face-to-face formats, interventions with additional researcher support, and those with complex mindfulness components. A 5-8 week intervention period yielded the most stable effects. Dropout rates were similar between intervention and control groups, suggesting online mindfulness is a feasible and accessible option for addressing postpartum mental health challenges.