The Study in a few words
WHAT
Our study aims to improve access to mental health care for pregnant women and new mothers.
WHY
Talk therapies are preferred by women over medication, but only 1 in 5 women are treated with talk therapy.
HOW
We are investigating different ways to deliver a talk therapy that may reduce barriers and increase access.
WHEN
The study will run from Jan 2020 - May 2024 across three major North American cities.
Objectives
Examine who can effectively deliver psychological treatments
Is a psychological treatment delivered by a trained non-specialist provider as effective as one delivered by a specialist?
Examine how psychological treatments can be delivered
Is a psychological treatment delivered through telemedicine as effective as in person?
Examine what helps and hinders the scale up of delivering psychological treatments
Are we able to deliver an effective and accessible psychological treatment within the current health care system?
Study Leads
Our team brings extensive, collaborative experience in real-world studies worldwide in the prevention and treatment of perinatal mental health.
Daisy Radha Singla, PhD
Samantha Meltzer-Brody, MD, MPH
Richard Silver, MD
Research reported in this study is funded through a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute® (PCORI®) Award (PCS-2018C1-10621). See more.
The economic evaluation of SUMMIT is supported by New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) Award (NFRFE-2022-00557). See more.