December, 2014 - MGH Center for Women's Mental Health

Perinatal Dyadic Psychotherapy for the Treatment of Postpartum Depression

Many studies have observed that postpartum depression may negatively affect the mother-infant relationship and may thus impede bonding and attachment and negatively affect the development of the young child. A recent study explores the use of Perinatal Dyadic Psychotherapy (PDP), a dual-focused mother-infant intervention designed to prevent and/or decrease depressive symptoms in the mother and to improve aspects of the mother-infant relationship related to child development.

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2015-04-03T13:21:16-04:00December 28th, 2014|Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders|0 Comments

Women with Epilepsy at Higher Risk for Perinatal Depression

A recent study examined the prevalence and risk factors for perinatal depression and anxiety in a group of Norwegian women with epilepsy (n = 706) compared to pregnancies in all women without epilepsy (n = 106,511).

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2016-07-21T11:07:25-04:00December 23rd, 2014|Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy|0 Comments

Acupuncture for Postpartum Depression

85 women with postpartum depression were randomized to receive acupuncture plus psychological intervention (five sessions per week) or treatment with fluoxetine (20 mg per day). The two groups were treated continuously for six weeks. Depressive symptoms were measured using the Hamilton Depression scale (HAMD).

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2016-05-02T11:37:02-04:00December 22nd, 2014|Depressive Disorders, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders|2 Comments

The Impact of Infertility Treatment on Mood: Some Women are More Vulnerable

While many women complain of psychological distress during infertility treatment, it has been somewhat unclear if the anxiety and depression women may experience is related to having to undergo infertility treatment or to the hormonal agents that are used as part of the treatment, or a combination of the two. While we know that changing levels of gonadal hormones, like estrogen, may affect mood and anxiety levels, we have very little information on the psychological effects of the hormone-modulating drugs used in assisted reproductive technology (ART).

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2018-05-15T18:17:52-04:00December 16th, 2014|Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Hormonal Therapy, Infertility and Mental Health|0 Comments

FDA Finalizes Guidelines for Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Information

Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a report outlining the new standards for how to present information regarding the safety of medications used during pregnancy and breastfeeding: “The new content and formatting requirements will provide a more consistent way to include relevant information about the risks and benefits of prescription drugs and biological products used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.” These changes will be put into effect by June 2015.

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2015-05-01T11:59:40-04:00December 11th, 2014|Breastfeeding and Psychiatric Medications, Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy|0 Comments

Vitamin D and Menopausal Symptoms

A recent study has explored the association between vitamin D levels and vasomotor symptoms in a group of postmenopausal women.

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2015-02-23T17:41:14-04:00December 10th, 2014|Menopausal Symptoms|0 Comments

Monthly Archives: December 2014

Perinatal Dyadic Psychotherapy for the Treatment of Postpartum Depression

Women with Epilepsy at Higher Risk for Perinatal Depression

Acupuncture for Postpartum Depression

The Impact of Infertility Treatment on Mood: Some Women are More Vulnerable

FDA Finalizes Guidelines for Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Information

Vitamin D and Menopausal Symptoms