• Intervention
• MIGHT Program
• Child-Parent Psychotherapy Program
• After School Program
• Summer Camp
• Parenting Skills Training
• Outpatient Child Trauma Services
• Services for Depressed Mothers & Their Children

Services for

Depressed Mothers & their Children

Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) is a time-limited, manualized form of treatment that focuses on interpersonal issues associated with depression.   It has been shown to be effective in several national landmark psychotherapy trials.   IPT is one of the most carefully studied psychotherapies and the only one tested in a maintenance treatment study.   The efficacy of IPT also has been demonstrated with low-income populations.   IPT involves the provision of 16 weeks of treatment with depressed mothers.   IPT is delivered in accord with the treatment manual.   IPT is provided in clients' homes or at Mt. Hope Family Center, depending on the availability of transportation and on client need.   This flexibility in location is intended to reduce the possible stigma associated with receiving mental health services experienced by low-income populations and to increase receptivity to services.   Because low-income families also may be confronted with a multitude of stressors, therapists will need to deal with such issues as they arise.   Although IPT is a supportive treatment in which the therapist may be helpful, the overarching goal is to assist the client in problem-solving rather than to provide concrete assistance.