Virginia Simon , Rose Spencer , Steffen Zitzmann , Dana Shai , Frank Vitinius , Brigitte Ramsauer
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Six subgroups were compared according to DSM-IV diagnoses: PPD; PPD and PPA; PPD and Borderline PD (BPD); PPD, PPA, and BPD; PPD and other PDs; and PPD, PPA, and other PDs.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Overall, variable subgroup differences were observed (<em>d</em> = 0.9–1.09): PPD-mothers demonstrated the highest and PPD-mothers with BPD the lowest protective factors, in particular <em>Sustained Presence</em>. PPD-mothers with PPA and other PDs showed the lowest interactive <em>Repair</em>, and PPD-mothers with other PDs the highest <em>Connectivity</em>. There were no substantial group differences in risk factors. However, PPD-mothers with BPD displayed the highest <em>Teasing</em> and <em>Objectification</em>, i.e., treating the infant as an inanimate object.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>In the case of PPD, comorbidities must be taken into account, as they primarily impact the protective character of the mother's embodied communication during infancy. Comorbid BPD is associated with fewer protective and more risk factors, whereas comorbid PPA and/or other PDs are associated with increased over-control. Further research is needed to validate the PEMA™ factors, including a non-clinical control group.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":14963,"journal":{"name":"Journal of affective disorders","volume":"381 ","pages":"Pages 669-679"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9000,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":"{\"title\":\"Identifying embodied risk and protective factors in mothers with postpartum depression and comorbidities using Parental Embodied Mentalizing Assessment™\",\"authors\":\"Virginia Simon , Rose Spencer , Steffen Zitzmann , Dana Shai , Frank Vitinius , Brigitte Ramsauer\",\"doi\":\"10.1016/j.jad.2025.04.030\",\"DOIUrl\":null,\"url\":null,\"abstract\":\"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Clinically, postpartum depression (PPD) is frequently diagnosed with maternal comorbid mental disorders (postpartum anxiety, PPA; personality disorders, PDs) in mothers. 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Identifying embodied risk and protective factors in mothers with postpartum depression and comorbidities using Parental Embodied Mentalizing Assessment™
Background
Clinically, postpartum depression (PPD) is frequently diagnosed with maternal comorbid mental disorders (postpartum anxiety, PPA; personality disorders, PDs) in mothers. Its association with impaired Parental Embodied Mentalizing (PEM) remains unclear. This study aims to investigate embodied risk and protective factors of parental mentalizing in PPD-mothers. More risk factors and fewer protective factors were hypothesized as a function of comorbidities.
Method
Sixty-eight mothers with infants aged 3–10 months were examined using the Parental Embodied Mentalizing Assessment™ (PEMA™) on a 5-minute videotaped free-play interaction. Six subgroups were compared according to DSM-IV diagnoses: PPD; PPD and PPA; PPD and Borderline PD (BPD); PPD, PPA, and BPD; PPD and other PDs; and PPD, PPA, and other PDs.
Results
Overall, variable subgroup differences were observed (d = 0.9–1.09): PPD-mothers demonstrated the highest and PPD-mothers with BPD the lowest protective factors, in particular Sustained Presence. PPD-mothers with PPA and other PDs showed the lowest interactive Repair, and PPD-mothers with other PDs the highest Connectivity. There were no substantial group differences in risk factors. However, PPD-mothers with BPD displayed the highest Teasing and Objectification, i.e., treating the infant as an inanimate object.
Conclusion
In the case of PPD, comorbidities must be taken into account, as they primarily impact the protective character of the mother's embodied communication during infancy. Comorbid BPD is associated with fewer protective and more risk factors, whereas comorbid PPA and/or other PDs are associated with increased over-control. Further research is needed to validate the PEMA™ factors, including a non-clinical control group.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Affective Disorders publishes papers concerned with affective disorders in the widest sense: depression, mania, mood spectrum, emotions and personality, anxiety and stress. It is interdisciplinary and aims to bring together different approaches for a diverse readership. Top quality papers will be accepted dealing with any aspect of affective disorders, including neuroimaging, cognitive neurosciences, genetics, molecular biology, experimental and clinical neurosciences, pharmacology, neuroimmunoendocrinology, intervention and treatment trials.