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Giving Postpartum Psychosis a Place in the DSM May Be a Step in the Right Direction, But Not Enough

Including postpartum psychosis in the DSM may help improve awareness, but it is only the first step in ensuring timely recognition and effective care.

By |2026-01-29T18:28:08-04:00January 28th, 2026|Advocacy, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Postpartum Psychosis|Comments Off on Giving Postpartum Psychosis a Place in the DSM May Be a Step in the Right Direction, But Not Enough

Postpartum Bipolar Disorder: Similar, But Not the Same?

Postpartum bipolar disorder appears to have a somewhat distinct clinical profile in terms of timing and symptom pattern, but current evidence suggests it is better conceptualized as a subtype of bipolar disorder rather than a fully separate diagnostic entity.

By |2026-01-30T10:53:06-04:00January 28th, 2026|Bipolar Disorder, Diagnosis & Screening, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Prevalence & Risk Factors|Comments Off on Postpartum Bipolar Disorder: Similar, But Not the Same?

Suicide Attempts During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period: Incidence and Risk Factors

Suicide attempts during pregnancy and postpartum are rare but clinically significant. New population-based data highlight ED visits and psychiatric diagnoses as important risk factors.

By |2026-01-26T11:00:36-04:00January 20th, 2026|Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy, Suicide|Comments Off on Suicide Attempts During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period: Incidence and Risk Factors
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