Jan. 14, 2016 Sona Dimidjian A new study led by CU-麻豆影院 has found that holistic therapy, instead of conventional techniques that include antidepressants, is more effective at helping postpartum women at risk of depression. The study, led by Sona Dimidjian, associate professor of psychology and neuroscience at the university, found that pregnant and postpartum women at risk of depression are significantly less likely to suffer depression when they practice mindfulness techniques during pregnancy.