child risk of psychiatric illness

Exploring the Link Between Prenatal Adversity and Adolescent Psychiatric Risk

We have long been concerned about the impact of prenatal stress on fetal development and subsequent risk for developmental problems and psychiatric morbidity. Various studies have demonstrated an association between maternal depression and anxiety during [...]

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2021-03-11T18:35:08-04:00March 9th, 2021|Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy|Comments Off

Antenatal Exposure to Antidepressant and Risk of Psychiatric Illness in the Child

When we provide consultations regarding the use of antidepressants during pregnancy, one of the most difficult questions we have to answer is related to the long-term effects of prenatal antidepressant exposure. Specifically, do antidepressants [...]

By Ruta Nonacs, MD PhD|2024-03-24T11:57:17-04:00September 11th, 2017|Menopausal Symptoms|Comments Off