ADHD as a Risk Factor for Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
ADHD is an important risk factor for both depression and anxiety disorders in the postpartum period and should be considered in the post-pregnancy maternal care.
Is Screening for Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Effective? How Can We Improve Outcomes?
There is evidence that screening for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders may improve outcomes; however, success depends on adequate resources for screening, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.
Planned Initiatives from the Department of Health and Human Services Focus on Maternal Mental Health
 Some good news from our colleagues at the Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance (MMHLA)... The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is planning to launch significant initiatives addressing the maternal mental health crisis.  These new initiatives announced on Wednesday, September 27th, include:  Initiative #1: $8 Million in grants for 12 state-based maternal mental health programs. Initiative #2: A new task force to create a national strategy to [...]
Weekly Roundup for September 29, 2023: Recent Publications in Women’s Mental Health
Every week we review the most recent publications in women’s mental health.
New Study Investigates the Impact of Prenatal SSRI Exposure on Brain Structure in Older Children
Maternal SSRI use during pregnancy may be associated with altered brain development in children; however, this study cannot fully rule out contributions of confounding genetic and enviromental factors.
Disparities in Maternal-Infant Drug Testing
More infants who were exposed to strong agonists and opioids with long half-lives, including methadone, developed neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome.