PPD Screening and Treatment: Is There Room for Improvement? A New Study at Mass General Brigham
Announcing a new CWMH study on postpartum depression screening and treatment outcomes at Mass General Brigham.
Announcing a new CWMH study on postpartum depression screening and treatment outcomes at Mass General Brigham.
Family history of psychiatric illness was associated a twofold increased risk for postpartum depression.
Family history of psychiatric, especially bipolar disorder, was associated with a signifiant increase in risk for postpartum depression.
Fathers may also suffer from perinatal depression and paternal depression, just like maternal depression, can have negative effects.
Changes in maternal sleep and circadian rhythms during pregnancy are associated with infant sleep problems and maternal depression and anxiety.
Risk of PPD is low in women who successfully conceive.
Zuranolone has antidepressant effects in women with severe PPD, observed as early as 3 days after initiation of treatment.
Using a wearable device to track daily symptoms of postpartum depression was viewed as acceptable and clinically useful by participants and clinicians.
This initiative will gauge mental health clinicians’ experience with and attitudes around treating pregnant women with mental and substance use disorders in order to identify training gaps.
Few resources are available to support fathers after pregnancy loss.