This volume delves into recent findings on the psychological effects of premature birth on parents. Individual chapters focus on maternal psychological distress as well as the commonly neglected issues that affect fathers. Uniquely, this book outlines a comprehensive programmatic approach to psychological consultation in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), describing how to leverage common interventions, including trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy, in innovative ways to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
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