genetic factors

Largest-Ever Genetic Study of PPD: Correlations Between PPD and Other Psychiatric Disorders, Evidence of Involvement of GABAergic Systems

The largest GWAS study to date provides evidence that despite a high correlation with MDD, PPD may have unique genetic components.

By Ruta Nonacs, MD PhD|2024-04-14T16:15:10-04:00February 20th, 2024|Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders|Comments Off

Perinatal Depression is a Heritable Illness

Perinatal depression is defined as depressive illness which emerges during pregnancy (antenatal depression) or following childbirth (postpartum depression). We have limited information regarding the genetic basis of perinatal depression, but several studies suggest that the [...]

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2015-10-05T09:08:18-04:00October 5th, 2015|Depressive Disorders, Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy|Comments Off