Optimizing Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Perinatal Depression
A wide range of delivery options may be effective for addressing symptoms of depression in perinatal individuals, and could therefore be leveraged to expand access to treatments.
Pathways to Care for Perinatal Depression: Marked Differences Between Women With and Without Histories of Psychiatric Illness
Compared to individuals with histories of psychiatric illness prior to pregnancy, perinatal individuals without a prepregnancy psychiatric history were less likely to be screened, referred, and treated for depression.
Is Screening for Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Effective? How Can We Improve Outcomes?
There is evidence that screening for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders may improve outcomes; however, success depends on adequate resources for screening, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation during pregnancy: An alternative to antidepressant treatment?
Dr. Lee S. Cohen, Director of the Ammon-Pinizzotto Center for Women's Mental Health at Massachusetts General Hospital, recently shared his insights on transcranial magnetic stimulation during pregnancy with Ob.Gyn News on May 4th.
What Has a Greater Effect on Children’s Behavior: Prenatal Exposure to Antidepressants or Maternal Depression?
Maternal depression during the third trimester, not prenatal SSRI exposure, was associated with higher levels of internalizing and anxiety behaviors in children from 3 to 12 years of age.
Sleep Disturbance During Pregnancy and Risk for Perinatal Depression
Evidence suggests that sleep disturbance during pregnancy is associated with higher risk of perinatal depression, especially during the third trimester.
Essential Reads: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Perinatal Depression
TMS in pregnancy and the postpartum period appears to be a promising treatment option with no reports of adverse obstetric outcomes or congenital malformations.
Essential Reads: Peer Support Interventions for Perinatal Depression
Peer support interventions can reduce the incidence of postpartum depression and the severity of depressive symptoms.
Depression and Anxiety Common After Stillbirth, Particularly in Women Without Partner Support
Depression and anxiety are prevalent among women who have experienced a stillbirth, especially those reporting inadequate paternal support
New Research Study at the CWMH: A Novel Treatment for Menopausal Depression
The transition to menopause, or perimenopause, represents the passage from reproductive to non-reproductive life. During the perimenopause, women experience irregular menstrual cycles, which reflect the large fluctuations in ovarian hormone [...]