ADHD as a Risk Factor for Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
ADHD is an important risk factor for both depression and anxiety disorders in the postpartum period and should be considered in the post-pregnancy maternal care.
Is Screening for Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Effective? How Can We Improve Outcomes?
There is evidence that screening for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders may improve outcomes; however, success depends on adequate resources for screening, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.
New Phone Number for the Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-TLC-MAMA
This hotline will offer a range of support, including brief interventions, referrals to both community-based and telehealth providers as needed.
Can We Use Machine Learning to Predict Risk for Perinatal Depression?
Imagine if we could use machine learning to enhance the care we deliver, analyzing a larger body of patient-specific factors in order to make more reliable predictions of risk for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
Sleep Disturbance and Suicidal Ideation in Pregnant and Postpartum Women
Addressing sleep problems may be an important component of suicide prevention efforts, as improving sleep quality and duration may help to reduce the risk of suicide in perinatal population.
Single Day CBT-Based Workshops for Mothers with Postpartum Depression
In this randomized controlled trial, a CBT-based workshop for women with PPD led to clinically meaningful reductions in depression and anxiety.
Sleep Disturbance During Pregnancy and Risk for Perinatal Depression
Evidence suggests that sleep disturbance during pregnancy is associated with higher risk of perinatal depression, especially during the third trimester.
Essential Reads: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Perinatal Depression
TMS in pregnancy and the postpartum period appears to be a promising treatment option with no reports of adverse obstetric outcomes or congenital malformations.
Updated Guidelines for Perinatal Mental Health Conditions: More Information and Support for Clinicians
Last month, the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) launched a new Patient Safety Bundle addressing perinatal mental health conditions. The current revision addresses gaps in the safety bundle previously released in 2016. Patient [...]
Essential Reads: Peer Support Interventions for Perinatal Depression
Peer support interventions can reduce the incidence of postpartum depression and the severity of depressive symptoms.