Suicidal Ideation in Pregnancy More Common in Women with Trauma Histories
Suicidal ideation is relatively common among pregnant women; however, the risk of attempted or completed suicide in this population is low.
Commonly Used Screening Tools May Not Identify Women with Perinatal Anxiety Disorders
ACOG recommends that clinicians screen women at least once during the perinatal period for anxiety symptoms.
Weekly Roundup for MARCH 20, 2020: Recent Publications in Women’s Mental Health
The world looks dramatically different than it did a week ago, and we are all struggling to find our equilibrium. These are very challenging times, and it is easy to feel helpless and confused. To help our readers navigate and make sense of the current situation, we will provide information on COVID-19 relevant to our patient population: COVID-19 Outbreak: Information for Pregnant Women COVID-19 Outbreak: Flattening the (Anxiety) Curve And the [...]
COVID-19 Outbreak: Flattening the (Anxiety) Curve
For so many, uncertainty can lead to anxiety.Â
Telephone-Based Interpersonal Therapy for PPD is Effective
Interpersonal therapy (IPT) has been shown to be effective for the treatment of postpartum depression. Typically this treatment is delivered in person; however given limited access to specialized providers, recent research has explored the feasibility and effectiveness of treatments delivered remotely. A recent study looks at the use of IPT for the treatment of postpartum depression as delivered by nurses over the telephone. This study recruited 241 postpartum women with [...]
Is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Effective for Postpartum Depression?
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), an FDA approved treatment for major depression, is a noninvasive procedure which uses magnetic fields to stimulate specific areas of the brain. It is not commonly used as a first line treatment for depression; however, it is an attractive option for those who cannot use or have not responded to traditional antidepressants. A pilot study from Cox and colleagues looks at the efficacy of repetitive TMS [...]