A Preventive Social Media Intervention for Perinatal Depression and Anxiety in Regional, Rural, and Remote Communities: Participatory Co-Design Study

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Perinatal depression and anxiety affect 1 in 5 women, impacting maternal functioning and infant outcomes.
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Access to mental health care is limited in rural and remote areas, exacerbated by stigma and structural inequities.
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Preventive strategies are essential to reduce perinatal mental health issues, as treatment alone is insufficient.
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Social media offers a scalable method for delivering preventive interventions, particularly in underserved communities.
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Current social media interventions show promise but lack comprehensive evidence and user involvement in design.

Journal Of Medical Internet Research (Jmir)

by Kacey Jane Lynch, Adrian Brian Royce Shatte, Jessica Muller, Kendall George, Gisele Rossini, Angela Anson, Courtney Hala, James Dimmock, Delyse Hutchinson, Samantha Teague
June 10, 2026

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