MGH Postpartum Psychosis Project

Giving Postpartum Psychosis a Place in the DSM May Be a Step in the Right Direction, But Not Enough

Including postpartum psychosis in the DSM may help improve awareness, but it is only the first step in ensuring timely recognition and effective care.

By |2026-01-29T18:28:08-04:00January 28th, 2026|Advocacy, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Postpartum Psychosis|Comments Off on Giving Postpartum Psychosis a Place in the DSM May Be a Step in the Right Direction, But Not Enough

New Research at the Center for Women’s Mental Health: The MGH Postpartum Psychosis Project

Although the last decade has brought increased awareness of and interest in postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, our understanding of the etiology of this most severe form of postpartum mental illness remains elusive.

By |2023-03-09T08:24:06-04:00March 8th, 2023|Advocacy, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Research at CWMH|Comments Off on New Research at the Center for Women’s Mental Health: The MGH Postpartum Psychosis Project

Postpartum psychosis: Does longitudinal course inform treatment?

Dr. Lee S. Cohen, Director of the Ammon-Pinizzotto Center for Women's Mental Health at Massachusetts General Hospital, recently shared his insights on clinical issues regarding prescribing antidepressants during pregnancy with Ob.Gyn News on August 16, [...]

By |2022-10-03T09:59:55-04:00October 3rd, 2022|Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Postpartum Psychosis, Treatment|Comments Off on Postpartum psychosis: Does longitudinal course inform treatment?

Long-Term Outcomes of Postpartum Psychosis: What is the Risk of Recurrence?

Postpartum psychosis is the most severe form of postpartum psychiatric illness. It occurs in fewer than one out of every 1000 women after childbirth. Many women who have suffered from postpartum psychosis (PP) wonder [...]

By |2025-09-03T16:49:26-04:00May 6th, 2020|Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Postpartum Psychosis|Comments Off on Long-Term Outcomes of Postpartum Psychosis: What is the Risk of Recurrence?

Understanding postpartum psychosis: From course to treatment

Dr. Lee S. Cohen, Director of the Ammon-Pinizzotto Center for Women's Mental Health at Massachusetts General Hospital, recently shared his insights on diagnosing and treating postpartum psychosis with Ob.Gyn News on January 30th, 2020 Although [...]

By |2021-11-22T12:52:22-04:00January 20th, 2020|Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Postpartum Psychosis|Comments Off on Understanding postpartum psychosis: From course to treatment

What We Are Learning From the MGH Postpartum Psychosis Project

Postpartum psychosis (PPP) is a serious psychiatric illness, occurring in 1 to 2 per 1000 women in the weeks.   Because postpartum psychosis is relatively uncommon, we do not have specific guidelines regarding its treatment. [...]

By |2025-09-03T17:19:27-04:00November 20th, 2019|Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Postpartum Psychosis|Comments Off on What We Are Learning From the MGH Postpartum Psychosis Project
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