Several articles on this week’s list look at adverse childhood experiences or ACEs in the mother and their impact on her offspring.  Experiencing adversity in childhood is associated with negative health and mental health [...]
One of the more important articles regarding screening for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) was published in a journal you might not regularly read. While most studies use the EPDS to screen for PMADs, [...]
In a large study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry, researchers observed higher rates of depressive symptoms in adolescents treated with oral contraceptives. However, this study did not show any increase in risk for [...]
This week there are a few interesting articles on postpartum PTSD, a complication of pregnancy which is common but under-reported. For more detailed descriptions of many of these topics, you can read the CWMH NEWSLETTER [...]
Based on our concerns regarding the negative effects of cannabis on the developing fetus, we follow the ACOG guidelines regarding the use of cannabis and other illicit/recreational drugs in pregnant and nursing women. Even for [...]
While the use of lithium has been in decline over the last 20 years, lithium continues to be a useful and highly effective mood stabilizer for women with bipolar disorder. We have long been aware [...]
Most women experience a spectrum of symptoms as they transition into the menopause. These symptoms may be mild, but many women experience significant symptoms which persist and affect functioning over many years. Given concerns regarding [...]
This week there are several articles looking at the impact of various factors on the quality of mother-infant bonding. The largest study from Tichelman and colleagues indicates that, out of 123 factors studied, three of [...]
We are now open for those who would like to register for our online course in Women’s Mental Health. This course will focus on the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders in women across the [...]
On this week’s list, we have multiple articles on the impact of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders on the pregnancy and on the family. While we clearly see an increased interest in identifying women with [...]
