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.
Antipsychotic Medications: Women and Men Respond Differently
Understanding important differences between men and women in terms of response to antipsychotic medications is essential to improving outcomes and decreasing risk for side effects.
Maurizio Fava, MD: Our Mental Health Crisis – The Pandemic Within the Pandemic (The Boston Globe)
Long before the pandemic, many Americans have struggled to access mental health services. Â
Reflections on Racism in Our Community
We are deeply troubled by the recent killings of Ahmed Aubrey, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd and other Black Americans. These events bring into sharp focus the long-standing problems of racism, bias, and inequity in our [...]
COVID-19 Outbreak:Â How to Support Our Children
Over the last few weeks, our world has changed dramatically. Everything is different, and families are struggling to find their equilibrium. Schools and daycare centers are closed. Many parents are working remotely, while trying [...]
COVID-19 Outbreak: Flattening the (Anxiety) Curve
For so many, uncertainty can lead to anxiety.Â
Folic Acid Essential for All Women of Reproductive Age
Last week was National Folate Awareness Week. While this post may be a little late, it is never too late to remind women of reproductive age of the importance of taking supplemental folic acid. [...]
In Brief: Suicide Rate Triples in Young Girls
After accidental deaths, suicide is the second leading cause of death in those between the ages of 10 and 19 years. Â Historically, suicide rates have been higher for male than for female youth; [...]
Can We Predict Bipolar Switching in Women Diagnosed with Unipolar Depression?
For women, the postpartum period appears to be a time of increased risk for conversion to bipolar disorder in women previously diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Sharma and colleagues observed that the rate of diagnostic [...]
In Brief: The Complex Relationship Between Endometriosis and Depression
A meta-analysis of 24 studies, including 99,614 women, demonstrated higher levels of depression among women with endometriosis compared to unaffected controls. When researchers restricted the analysis to healthy controls, the association between endometriosis and depression [...]