Ruta Nonacs

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Essential Reads: A Primer on Menopausal Hormone Therapy for Mental Health Providers

How should psychiatrists think about hormone therapy in perimenopause? This article explains when, why, and how to consider MHT for perimenopausal women with mood and anxiety symptoms.

By |2026-04-01T06:32:09-04:00April 1st, 2026|Essential Reads, Hormonal Therapy, Hormone Therapy, Menopausal Symptoms|Comments Off on Essential Reads: A Primer on Menopausal Hormone Therapy for Mental Health Providers

Rapid Symptom Relief in Postpartum Psychosis with Brexanolone

An open-label pilot study suggests that intravenous brexanolone may rapidly reduce psychotic, manic, and depressive symptoms in patients with postpartum psychosis, highlighting a potential new treatment option.

By |2026-04-01T06:32:10-04:00March 31st, 2026|Antidepressants, Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Postpartum Psychosis, Treatment|Comments Off on Rapid Symptom Relief in Postpartum Psychosis with Brexanolone

Topiramate and Risk of Major Malformations: What Clinicians and Patients Need to Know

Topiramate exposure in early pregnancy is linked to higher rates of major malformations and more specifically to increased risk of oral clefts, with risk rising at higher doses.

By |2026-04-01T06:32:12-04:00March 26th, 2026|Medications and Pregnancy, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Pregnancy Outcomes, Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy, Risk of Malformations|Comments Off on Topiramate and Risk of Major Malformations: What Clinicians and Patients Need to Know

Telehealth Group Prenatal Care: Expanding Access and Connection to Pregnant Patients

Virtual group prenatal care was linked to reduced stress and higher perceived quality of care, offering a promising model to support maternal well-being and access to care.

By |2026-03-10T12:45:23-04:00March 3rd, 2026|Anxiety Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Prevention, Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy, Psychotherapy|Comments Off on Telehealth Group Prenatal Care: Expanding Access and Connection to Pregnant Patients

Sleep Problems During Pregnancy: Screening and Opportunities for Intervention

Early identification and treatment of maternal sleep problems during pregnancy may lower the risk for postpartum depression and improve both maternal and infant sleep outcomes.

By |2026-02-14T13:57:28-04:00February 24th, 2026|Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Prevention, Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy|Comments Off on Sleep Problems During Pregnancy: Screening and Opportunities for Intervention

Improved Mental Health Outcomes Associated with Doula Support: A Review of the Evidence

Doula support during pregnancy and childbirth and after delivery is linked to lower rates of postpartum depression, anxiety, and stress, improving maternal emotional well-being and access to mental health care.

By |2026-02-17T10:09:28-04:00February 18th, 2026|Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Prevention, Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy|Comments Off on Improved Mental Health Outcomes Associated with Doula Support: A Review of the Evidence
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