MGH Center for Women's Mental Health

What to Read on the Web – COVID-19 Updates

While many women put off plans to conceive when the pandemic hit last year, it is now clear that COVID-19 is not going away any time soon and that we are going to have to [...]

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2021-11-11T10:13:50-04:00November 8th, 2021|Weekly Roundup|Comments Off

Essential Reads: Who is at Risk for Depression During the Perimenopause?

Although most women transition to menopause without experiencing psychiatric problems, an estimated 20% experience depression at some point during the menopausal transition.

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2021-11-04T07:54:35-04:00November 3rd, 2021|Depressive Disorders, Essential Reads, Menopausal Symptoms, Prevalence & Risk Factors|Comments Off

Weekly Roundup for OCTOBER 29, 2021: Recent Publications in Women’s Mental Health

Every week we review the most recent publications in women’s mental health.

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2021-11-02T11:48:31-04:00October 31st, 2021|Weekly Roundup|Comments Off

Essential Reads: A Comprehensive Review of Brexanolone for the Treatment of Postpartum Depression

This review discusses the novel neurosteroid antidepressant brexanolone for the treatment of postpartum depression.

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2021-11-02T10:53:02-04:00October 27th, 2021|Essential Reads, Medication, Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Treatment|Comments Off

Weekly Roundup for OCTOBER 22, 2021: Recent Publications in Women’s Mental Health

Every week we review the most recent publications in women’s mental health.

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2021-11-09T11:21:14-04:00October 23rd, 2021|Weekly Roundup|Comments Off

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.

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2021-10-20T10:21:06-04:00October 20th, 2021|Essential Reads, Mood Stabilizers, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Pregnancy & Medications|Comments Off

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.

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2021-10-19T09:27:08-04:00October 19th, 2021|Antidepressants, Infertility and Mental Health, Sexual Health|Comments Off

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.

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2021-10-18T23:09:38-04:00October 15th, 2021|Weekly Roundup|Comments Off

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.