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