Beyond Screening: Supporting the Mental Health of NICU Parents
Parents of infants in the NICU face high rates of depression, anxiety, stress, and trauma. Are we doing enough to identify their needs—and provide meaningful mental health support?
Beyond Reproductive Health: The Psychiatric Burden of Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS or PCOS)
Women with PMOS have significantly higher rates of depression and anxiety. Routine screening and integrated care are essential for improving psychiatric and reproductive outcomes.
Dads Can Get Postpartum Depression, But What Does It Look Like?
Postpartum depression affects dads too. This article explores how it shows up in fathers, why it’s often missed, and where dads can find real, dad-focused support.
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.
Harnessing the Power of Peer-Delivered Interventions for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Developed for use in low-resource communities, interventions using non-specialist peers as providers can be used to deliver effective, evidence-based treatment for perinatal depression and anxiety.
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.
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.
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
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.
Maternal Depression Negatively Affects Fetal Growth During Critical Stage of Development
In this prospective cohort study, the researchers observed an association between maternal depressive symptoms during pregnancy with slower rates of fetal growth.