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New Research from the CWMH: Risk of Major Malformations in Infants with Prenatal Exposure to Benzodiazepines

Data from an ongoing pregnancy registry offers reassurance that benzodiazepines do not appear to have major teratogenic effects.

By |2023-06-27T17:47:46-04:00June 26th, 2023|Anti-Anxiety Medications, Outcomes, Pregnancy & Medications, Research at CWMH, Risk of Malformations|Comments Off on New Research from the CWMH: Risk of Major Malformations in Infants with Prenatal Exposure to Benzodiazepines

Can We Use Machine Learning to Predict Risk for Perinatal Depression?

Imagine if we could use machine learning to enhance the care we deliver, analyzing a larger body of patient-specific factors in order to make more reliable predictions of risk for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

By |2023-06-14T20:09:44-04:00June 14th, 2023|Prevalence & Risk Factors, Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy|Comments Off on Can We Use Machine Learning to Predict Risk for Perinatal Depression?

Sleep Disturbance and Suicidal Ideation in Pregnant and Postpartum Women

Addressing sleep problems may be an important component of suicide prevention efforts, as improving sleep quality and duration may help to reduce the risk of suicide in perinatal population.

By |2023-06-08T10:49:49-04:00June 8th, 2023|Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy, Sleep Disorders, Suicide|Comments Off on Sleep Disturbance and Suicidal Ideation in Pregnant and Postpartum Women

Coach-Supported Web-Based Intervention for Mild to Moderate Postpartum Depression

This preliminary study suggests that web-based interventions with coaching are feasible, acceptable, and potentially effective treatment options for women with mild to moderate postpartum depression and/or anxiety.

By |2023-05-23T18:21:31-04:00May 23rd, 2023|Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders|Comments Off on Coach-Supported Web-Based Intervention for Mild to Moderate Postpartum Depression

Recruiting for Research Study: Pregnenolone Neurosteroid for Menopausal Depression

As of October 2023, the Neurosteroid Intervention for Menopausal and Perimenopausal Depression is no longer recruiting participants. Over the last few years we have heard a great deal about neurosteroids, also known as neuroactive steroids. [...]

By |2023-10-12T09:54:15-04:00May 16th, 2023|Medication, Menopausal Symptoms, Research at CWMH, Treatment|Comments Off on Recruiting for Research Study: Pregnenolone Neurosteroid for Menopausal Depression
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