Children of mothers with eating disorders, and in particular the children of mothers with a current diagnosis of anorexia nervosa during pregnancy, are at an increased risk of either ADHD or ASD.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy specifically designed for insomnia (CBT-I) is a useful adjunct or alternative to medication for women during pregnancy.
SSRI and SNRI antidepressants were not associated with an increased risk for gestational diabetes.
Dr. Lee S. Cohen, Director of the Ammon-Pinizzotto Center for Women's Mental Health at Massachusetts General Hospital, recently shared his insights on practicing perinatal psychiatry during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic with Ob.Gyn News on November [...]
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of two digital (app- or web-based) interventions for the treatment of OCD.
Psychological interventions provided by nurses and midwives can significantly reduce the severity of perinatal depressive symptoms.
In a webinar put together by 2020 Mom, presenters provide an overview of maternal suicide, review risk factors for suicide in this population, and discuss efforts to generate accurate data on maternal suicide.
We are now recruiting for a study using a novel app using behavioral activation to treat depression during pregnancy.
In terms of the efficacy of bright light therapy for depression during pregnancy, the jury is still out.Â
NPR’s 1A Live hosts an episode focusing on perinatal depression, including information on the new medication zuranolone for the treatment of postpartum depression.Â
