How to Talk to Children About the Texas Shooting
There is no easy way to talk to children about the tragic events in Uvalde Texas. Here are some resources for parents and caregivers.
Pregnant Women with Depression: Greater Use of Cannabis and Benzodiazepines, But Not Antidepressants
Cannabis use, as well as use of benzodiazepines and sedative-hypnotic medications, was more common in women with depression.
More Data on Second Generation Antipsychotic Medications and Gestational Diabetes
Second-generation antipsychotic medications associated with high metabolic risk (quetiapine, olanzapine, and clozapine) were associated with increased risk of gestational diabetes; other antipsychotics were not.
Essential Reads: Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Children with Prenatal Exposure to Benzodiazepines and Z-Drugs
Our data regarding prenatal exposure to BZDs and/or z-drugs and risk of neurodevelopmental outcomes is still sparse.
Prenatal Exposure to Stress, Alterations in Fetal Brain Development Associated with Neurodevelopmental Outcomes
Fetal brain development is altered by elevated maternal distress and has adverse infant social-emotional and cognitive outcomes.
Weekly Roundup for MAY 13, 2022: Recent Publications in Women’s Mental Health
Every week we review the most recent publications in women’s mental health.
New Maternal Mental Health Hotline
This hotline will offer a range of support, including brief interventions, referrals to both community-based and telehealth providers as needed.
Ecological Momentary Assessment: Innovative Strategies for Improving the Care of Women at Risk of Postpartum Depression
Using a wearable device to track daily symptoms of postpartum depression was viewed as acceptable and clinically useful by participants and clinicians.
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week
May 4, 2022 is World Maternal Mental Health Day, coming together to increase awareness of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
Relapse of Bipolar Disorder During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Postpartum Illness
More that half of women with bipolar disorder relapsed during pregnancy.