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Research Article

Virtual parent–infant psychotherapy is impactful and accessible for mothers and babies attending a community perinatal service

Die virtuelle Elternpsychotherapie für Säuglinge ist wirkungsvoll und zugänglich für Mütter und Babys, die einen perinatalen Dienst in der Gemeinde besuchen

La Psicoterapia Virtual para Padres e Infantes es Impactante y Accesible para las Madres y los Bebés que Asisten a un Servicio Perinatal Comunitario

La psychothérapie virtuelle parent-enfant est efficace et accessible pour les mères et les bébés fréquentant un service périnatal communautaire

Η διαδικτυακή ψυχοθεραπεία γονέων-βρεφών είναι αποτελεσματική και προσβάσιμη για τις μητέρες και τα μωρά που λαμβάνουν περιγεννητικές υπηρεσίες στην κοινότητα

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Pages 116-135 | Received 16 Aug 2022, Accepted 29 May 2023, Published online: 23 Feb 2024

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