Essential Reads: Bright Light Therapy for the Treatment of Depression During Pregnancy, Mixed Findings
In terms of the efficacy of bright light therapy for depression during pregnancy, the jury is still out.Â
Can Bright Light Therapy Be Used for the Treatment of Depression During Pregnancy?
Every Wednesday, we have the pleasure of holding virtual rounds with other clinicians to discuss important topics in reproductive psychiatry. So many great questions! Last week, one of our participants asked about using light therapy [...]
Do Perimenopausal Women Benefit from Melatonin?
A trial of melatonin supplementation may be considered in perimenopausal women with sleep disturbance.
Is Acupuncture Effective for Postpartum Depression?
In a recent meta-analysis, researchers screened electronic databases and analyzed data from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of acupuncture for the treatment of postpartum depression (PPD). Primary outcomes included improvement in depressive symptoms, as by scores [...]
In Brief: Yoga as Add-on Therapy for Psychosis in Women With Schizophrenia
An increasing number of studies are using yoga as an adjunctive or primary treatment for a variety of psychiatric symptoms, most commonly depression, anxiety and sleep disturbance. Â A new study, published online in Schizophrenia Research, [...]