Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Efficacy of digital MBCT-PD in preventing postpartum depression and enhancing work motivation: A study protocol Subject The topic of the resource Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT); Postpartum depression; Well-being, study protocol; Work motivation Description An account of the resource Background: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a significant challenge for women transitioning back to work. While preventive measures are essential, the effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) in this context remains underexplored. This study will assess the efficacy of a digital MBCT program (MBCT-PD) in preventing PPD, enhancing well-being, and motivating work resumption after childbirth. Methods: A randomized controlled trial (RCT) with repeated measures will evaluate MBCT-PD, a digitally delivered intervention designed to promote mindfulness and emotional resilience. Eighty consenting pregnant women aged 18+, between 16 and 32 weeks gestation, residing in urban India will be recruited and randomized to either the MBCT-PD group or an enhanced treatment-as-usual (TAU) control group, which includes additional prenatal wellness resources. The intervention will span eight weeks, with assessments at baseline, post-intervention (T1), and six weeks postpartum (T2). Primary outcomes are depression (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale), well-being (Pregnancy Experience Scale-Brief), and work motivation (Multidimensional Work Motivation Scale). Secondary outcome is mindfulness level (Three Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire-Short Form). Descriptive statistics, repeated measures ANOVA, and regression analyses will determine the effect of MBCT-PD on these outcomes. Expected Results: We anticipate that the MBCT-PD group will show reduced PPD symptoms, improved well-being, and greater motivation to resume work than the control group, consistent with previous findings on mindfulness-based interventions. Conclusion: The findings from this study are expected to support the efficacy of MBCT-PD as a cost-effective, scalable intervention for enhancing postpartum mental health and work reintegration, with potential applications in maternal mental health practices and policies worldwide. Trial Registration: Clinical Trial Registry of India. CTRI/2024/03/064,831 2025 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ansaari N.; Kuruveettissery S.; Muralidhar A. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Mental Health and Prevention, Vol-37 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Elsevier GmbH Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025-01-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mhp.2025.200392" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mhp.2025.200392</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85214475352&amp;doi=10.1016%2Fj.mhp.2025.200392&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=94892d50a03dd7ea552975b967a6f731" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85214475352&amp;doi=10.1016%2fj.mhp.2025.200392&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=94892d50a03dd7ea552975b967a6f731</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access Relation A related resource ISSN: 22126570 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Online Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Ansaari N., Department of Psychology, Christ University, India; Kuruveettissery S., Department of Psychology, Christ University, India; Muralidhar A., Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cloudnine Hospital, India