University of Denver · PsychologyRhoades MentalHealth Lab
Galena Rhoades · Denver, Colorado
Research Focus
Dr. Galena Rhoades's lab focuses on preventing postpartum depression, a common issue affecting many new mothers. The research compares the effectiveness of virtual and in-person group interventions designed to support mental health during the perinatal period. By testing these methods, the lab aims to find scalable solutions that can be implemented in healthcare settings to improve the well-being of mothers.
postpartum depressionperinatal mental healthgroup interventionsvirtual therapypreventive intervention
Research Aims
3AIM 01Test the effectiveness of a virtual intervention for postpartum depression.
AIM 02Identify which participants benefit most from the intervention.
AIM 03Develop recommendations for implementing the intervention in healthcare settings.
Skills the Lab Values
randomized controlled trialspatient recruitmentvideo conferencingstatistical analysismultilingual communication techniques
Output against the department
Publications173top 42% of dept.124th of 296
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Citations8.5ktop 35% of dept.104th of 296
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