September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Emergency Resources for Individuals with Perinatal Mental Health Issues
If you or someone you know is in crisis, confidential support is available.
Emergency Resources for Individuals with Perinatal Mental Health Issues
This very helpful list from Wendy Davis, PhD, Executive Director of Postpartum Support International, describes what the various emergency services can provide.
Is Preeclampsia a Risk Factor for Postpartum Psychiatric Illness?
Most, but not all, studies show an association between preeclampsia and increased risk for postpartum psychiatric illness.
Essential Reads: A Comprehensive Review of Brexanolone for the Treatment of Postpartum Depression
This review discusses the novel neurosteroid antidepressant brexanolone for the treatment of postpartum depression.
Essential Reads: Recognizing Postpartum Psychosis
Because postpartum psychosis is relatively uncommon, we do not have as much information on this illness as we have on postpartum depression. Â In addition, most of the literature we have on postpartum psychosis is not [...]
New Study Estimates the Astonishing Cost of Neglected Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders in US Mothers
A recently published article in the American Journal of Public Health has attributed a substantial financial cost to untreated perinatal mood and anxiety disorders among mothers. The study, conducted by researchers with the think [...]
Postpartum Suicide is Tragic, But Preventable
Programs are necessary to implements strategies for reducing the risk of suicide and infanticide in postpartum women, especially in women at risk for postpartum psychosis.Â
After Stillbirth Women Are at Increased Risk for Significant Psychiatric Illness
In the United States, about one out of every 160 pregnancies ends in stillbirth, defined as a pregnancy loss occurring after 20 weeks’ gestation. Perinatal loss is a traumatic event for women and their [...]
What is Postpartum Psychosis: This is What You Need to Know
Because postpartum psychosis is relatively uncommon, we do not have as much information on this illness as we have on postpartum depression. Â In addition, most of the literature we have on postpartum psychosis is not [...]
Postpartum Psychosis: Ten Things You Need to Know
Because postpartum psychosis is relatively uncommon, we do not have as much information on this illness as we have on postpartum depression. Â In addition, most of the literature we have on postpartum psychosis is not [...]