Phenomenology of Postpartum Psychosis: Preliminary Findings from MGHP3
The MGHP3 study provides key insights into the onset, duration, treatment, and characteristics of postpartum psychosis in a large, diverse cohort.
Phase 2 Clinical Trial Examines the Efficacy of a Novel Psychedelic for the Treatment of Postpartum Depression
Individuals with postpartum depression are being recruited for a clinical trial of a novel psychedelic compound, RE104.
What Are the Barriers to Accessing Perinatal Mental Health Services?
There is a wide range of barriers across multiple levels--individual, healthcare professional, interpersonal, organizational, political, and societal.
Is Ketamine or Esketamine an Option for the Treatment of Postpartum Depression?
Further studies are needed to determine whether ketamine and esketamine are effective for the treatment of postpartum depression.
Access to Perinatal Mental Healthcare: What Exactly Are The Obstacles?
Dr. Lee S. Cohen, Director of the Ammon-Pinizzotto Center for Women's Mental Health at Massachusetts General Hospital, recently shared his insights on access to perinatal mental healthcare with Ob.Gyn News on May 23, 2024.
You Asked: In a Woman with ADHD, Should You Continue Treatment with a Stimulant During the Postpartum Period?
A growing body of literature supports the reproductive safety of stimulants in pregnant women and suggests that not treating may have negative consequences for the mother and her child.
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week: May 1-7, 2024
May 1, 2024 is World Maternal Mental Health Day, coming together to increase awareness of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
FDA Clears Digital Therapeutic for the Treatment of Postpartum Depression
MamaLift Plus is a prescription-only digital therapeutic intervention for the treatment of mild to moderate postpartum depression using several different neurobehavioral interventions.
Using AI and Natural Language Processing To Identify Postpartum Women with PTSD Related to Childbirth
Establishing noninvasive and low-cost data collection based on childbirth narratives for the identification of women with CB-PTSD could serve as an important first step to complement more extensive methods.
In Women with Bipolar Disorder, Loss of Sleep Related to Childbirth Increases Risk for Postpartum Psychosis
Loss of at least one night’s sleep at the time of labor and delivery is a potent risk factor for postpartum psychosis in women with bipolar disorder.