Group Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression in Perinatal Adolescents in Kenya: A Pilot Randomized - Takeaways - MDSpire

Group Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression in Perinatal Adolescents in Kenya: A Pilot Randomized

  • By

  • Manasi Kumar

  • Albert Tele

  • Vincent Nyongesa

  • Obadia Yator

  • Shillah Mwaniga Mwavua

  • Joseph Kathono

  • Darius Nyamai

  • Angela Langat

  • Carol Ngunu

  • Anne Obondo

  • Keng Yen Huang

  • Caleb Othieno

  • June 16, 2026

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    Depressive disorders significantly affect perinatal adolescents in Kenya, contributing to educational discontinuation and social isolation.

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    Interpersonal psychotherapy in groups (IPT-G) is a promising intervention for treating depression among vulnerable populations in low-resource settings.

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    The study compares a standard 8-session IPT-G with a condensed 4-session mini IPT-G to evaluate feasibility and effectiveness for pregnant adolescents.

  • 4

    Task-shifting to nonspecialist health workers is essential for scaling up mental health interventions in low- and middle-income countries.

  • 5

    The pilot study aims to determine if a shorter IPT-G protocol can maintain clinical benefits while increasing access to psychological care.

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Group Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression in Perinatal Adolescents in Kenya: A Pilot Randomized

  • by Manasi Kumar, Albert Tele, Vincent Nyongesa, Obadia Yator, Shillah Mwaniga Mwavua, Joseph Kathono, Darius Nyamai, Angela Langat, Carol Ngunu, Anne Obondo, Keng Yen Huang, Caleb Othieno

  • June 16, 2026

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