Weekly Roundup for June 21, 2024: Recent Publications in Women’s Mental Health
Every week we review the most recent publications in women’s mental health.
Neurokinin-3 Receptor Antagonists: A Novel Approach to Treating Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms
A New Drug Application was submitted to the FDA for a novel, nonhormonal dual neurokinin-1 and neurokinin-3 receptor antagonist for the treatment of menopause-related vasomotor symptoms.
The Complex Interplay Between Childhood Trauma, Intimate Partner Violence and Perinatal Depression
Those with depression are at greater risk of experiencing IPV and experiencing IPV is associated with higher levels of depressive symptoms.
Mind-Body Therapies for the Treatment of Depression, Anxiety and PTSD in Women Victims of Violence
This meta-analysis suggests that mind-body therapies are an effective treatment for women victims of violence.
Phase 2 Clinical Trial Examines the Efficacy of a Novel Psychedelic for the Treatment of Postpartum Depression
Individuals with postpartum depression are being recruited for a clinical trial of a novel psychedelic compound, RE104.
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