The active form of vitamin D is produced by the human body as a byproduct of natural sun exposure; it is also found in certain foods, including some kinds of fish, egg yolks, and fortified [...]
For decades, researchers have postulated a connection between breastfeeding and postpartum depression (PPD). Many have suggested that breastfeeding may protect against postpartum depression and have suggested that the cessation of breastfeeding may be a trigger [...]
Next week we will be reviewing several new articles which look at the feasibility of screening for perinatal depression and will focus on screening and diagnostic tools we can use in this setting. There is [...]
Next Tuesday June 14, there will be a Postpartum Depression Awareness Event at the Boston State House from 12:00 PM to 2;30 PM. This is an event hosted by Representative Ellen Story, Senator Joan Lovely, [...]
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) is a time-limited psychotherapy which is based on the theory that deficiencies or disruptions in interpersonal relationships play an important role in the emergence and persistence of depression. The primary goals of [...]
To be honest, I was not really familiar with the USPSTF until this task force issued recommendations regarding screening for depression in adults and emphasized the importance of screening for depression in pregnant and postpartum [...]
We are seeing an increasing number of women in our clinic who are using marijuana on a regular basis — recreationally and medically prescribed — to help them manage various psychiatric symptoms, including depression and [...]
For women with mild to moderate attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, we typically recommend discontinuing medication and switching to a nonpharmacologic intervention. Although these women might experience some decrease in their level of functioning, they are [...]
Despite the increasing use of the newer “atypical” or second-generation antipsychotic agents to treat a spectrum of psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, PTSD and other anxiety disorders, we have relatively little data [...]
This week’s highlights include one study looking at the effects of methylphenidate on pregnancy outcomes and an interesting 30-year follow-up study from Myrna Weissman and colleagues on the children of depressed parents. Telephone-Based Cognitive [...]
