Group Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Paternal Perinatal Depression

The purpose of this pilot randomized controlled trial is to assess the feasibility of offering a 9-week group cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT; a type of talking therapy) led by a psychiatrist and public health nurse to fathers and non-birthing parents who identify as fathers or fathers-to-be (have a partner who is expecting) with perinatal depression. Fathers or fathers-to-be living in Ontario who have depression symptoms while their partner has been pregnant and/or during the first 18 months of their child's life will be assigned with a 50/50 chance (like flipping a coin) to receive online group CBT in addition to usual care, or to receive usual care only.