You Asked: Can TMS be Used to Treat Depression During Pregnancy?
Longer-term studies supporting the safety and efficacy of TMS during pregnancy are needed.
What Are the Barriers to Accessing Perinatal Mental Health Services?
There is a wide range of barriers across multiple levels--individual, healthcare professional, interpersonal, organizational, political, and societal.
You Asked: Is St John’s Wort Safe for Breastfeeding Women?
There is little published data on the use of St. John's wort during breastfeeding and because we lack data, we would typically recommend using a conventional antidepressant, such as an SSRI or SNRI.Â
Patterns of ADHD Medication Usage During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
In women with ADHD, about 60% of women with ADHD elect to discontinue ADHD medications around the time of conception.
CBT and Mindfulness-Based Interventions for the Treatment of Anxiety and Depression in Perimenopausal Women
This review and meta-analysis reviews the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness interventions for depression, anxiety, and cognitive functioning in women undergoing menopausal transition. Â
You Asked: In a Woman with ADHD, Should You Continue Treatment with a Stimulant During the Postpartum Period?
A growing body of literature supports the reproductive safety of stimulants in pregnant women and suggests that not treating may have negative consequences for the mother and her child.
Anxiety and Depression in Expectant Parents Conceiving with ART Versus Conceiving Spontaneously
Overall, parents who conceive through ART experience lower levels of anxiety and depression compared to parents who conceive spontaneously.
Resources for Parents with Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
List of resources for families with infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Weekly Roundup for May 10, 2024: Recent Publications in Women’s Mental Health
Every week we review the most recent publications in women’s mental health.
In Women with ADHD, Should We Adjust Stimulant Dosage Premenstrually?
This preliminary study demonstrates the potential benefits of increasing the dosage of psychostimulant medication premenstrually in women with ADHD who experience premenstrual worsening of ADHD and mood symptoms.