Essential Reads: The Impact of Prenatal Lithium Exposure on Offspring Cognitive Functioning
This clinical cohort study showed no impact of prenatal lithium exposure on cognitive functioning in children 6 to 14 years of age.
Impact of Antidepressants on Male Fertility: New Data on Duloxetine
The current study indicates that duloxetine administered at a dose of 60 mg does not have an impact on sperm quality.
Weekly Roundup for OCTOBER 15, 2021: Recent Publications in Women’s Mental Health
Every week we review the most recent publications in women’s mental health.
Essential Reads: Maternal Suicide in the United States, The Latest Research & Data Collection Efforts
In a webinar put together by 2020 Mom, presenters provide an overview of maternal suicide, review risk factors for suicide in this population, and discuss efforts to generate accurate data on maternal suicide.
New Research Study: A Behavioral Activation App for Depression During Pregnancy
We are now recruiting for a study using a novel app using behavioral activation to treat depression during pregnancy.
Weekly Roundup for OCTOBER 8, 2021: Recent Publications in Women’s Mental Health
Every week we review the most recent publications in women’s mental health.
Postpartum psychosis: a diagnosis for the DSMV
In a recent article, Margaret Spinelli, MD describes a proposal to the DSM-V committee of the American Psychiatric Association in 2020 arguing for the inclusion of postpartum psychosis as a unique diagnosis...
Pandemic Has Led to Increased Use of Cannabis During Pregnancy
It is essential that clinicians, as well as those working in dispensaries, must educate women about the risks associated with cannabis use during pregnancy.
Weekly Roundup for OCTOBER 1, 2021: Recent Publications in Women’s Mental Health
Every week we review the most recent publications in women’s mental health.
Essential Reads: Investigational Treatment of Depressive Disorders With Neuroactive Steroids: Potential Implications for PMDD
Neuroactive steroids, derivatives of allopregnanolone, may be effective for the treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder.