Pilot Study of a Mobile App Using Cognitive Behavioral Skills for Pregnant and Postpartum People with Mood and Anxiety Symptoms

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to assess the feasibility and acceptability of the Maya Perinatal Cognitive Behavioral Skills App among pregnant and postpartum individuals experiencing mood, anxiety, or stress difficulties. These mental health challenges are common in the perinatal period and can impact the individual, their baby, and family. The app is designed to provide evidence-based strategies tailored to this population to help manage these symptoms and improve mental well-being. Participants will use the Maya Perinatal Cognitive Behavioral Skills App for six weeks, completing 12 skill-based modules adapted from cognitive behavioral therapy principles. The app includes psychoeducation, skill information, practice exercises, and homework designed specifically for perinatal mood and anxiety challenges. Participants will provide feedback on the apps content, interface, session structure, and pacing throughout the study. During the study, participants will complete questionnaires and interviews about their experience with the app, daily symptom tracking, and assessments of their mood, anxiety, and trauma symptoms. These evaluations will occur at multiple time points midpoint around 3 weeks, post-intervention about 6 weeks, and follow-up approximately 12 weeks. Researchers will measure app feasibility, acceptability, engagement, and symptom changes to inform future app improvements. The total participation duration is approximately 12 weeks.

Feasibility and Acceptability of a Novel Cognitive Behavioral Skills Mobile App for Pregnant and Postpartum Individuals