Maternal communication and attachment following a group singing intervention for postnatal depression: findings from the SHAPER-PND trial

Key Points

• To investigate the impact of group singing on maternal communication and attachment in mothers experiencing postnatal depression.
• Conducted as part of the SHAPER-PND trial
• Implemented a group singing intervention for mothers with PND
• Measured perceived attachment and communication post-intervention
• Group singing significantly enhanced maternal communication
• Improved perceived attachment among mothers
• Supports the use of arts-informed interventions in mental healthcare