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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Ella Pickover

EXPLAINED: How singing can benefit mothers with postnatal depression - The Real Truth

Depression
  • A new study suggests group singing lessons could offer a long-lasting relief for mothers experiencing postnatal depression (PND).
  • Nearly one in four mothers in the UK is affected by PND, often facing difficulties accessing conventional treatments due to stigma and other barriers.
  • Researchers from King's College London and Breathe Arts Health Research studied 199 mothers with PND, comparing a singing group with a control group attending existing mother and baby activities.
  • While both groups showed reduced symptoms after 10 weeks, only mothers in the singing group demonstrated continued, long-term benefits after 20 and 36 weeks.
  • The study concluded that the Breathe Melodies for Mums (M4M), programme is an effective, engaging, accessible, and cost-effective intervention that local health bodies should consider implementing.

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The simple activity found to help mothers with post natal depression

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