Abstract Introduction Insomnia affects half of pregnant women and increases risk for depression. Identifying effective treatments for co-occurring insomnia and depression during pregnancy remains a critical priority. Cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) improves sleep quality but has limited impact on depression—an effect attributed to persistent cognitive arousal (worry and...
Insomnia is common in pregnancy and is associated with maladaptive sleep behaviors and poor emotion regulation. Cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) and Perinatal Understanding of Mindful Awareness for Sleep (PUMAS) are effective interventions for alleviating prenatal insomnia. However, clinical benefits outside the primary target of sleep remain unclear. This randomized controlled...