0476 Mindfulness Enhances Antidepressant Outcomes for Pregnant Women with Insomnia and Depression: A Comparative Effectiveness Randomized Controlled Trial
SLEEPJ May 8, 2026 Heba Afaneh, David Kalmbach, Philip Cheng et al.
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...