Essential Reads: Peer Support Interventions for Perinatal Depression
Peer support interventions can reduce the incidence of postpartum depression and the severity of depressive symptoms.
Depression and Anxiety Common After Stillbirth, Particularly in Women Without Partner Support
Depression and anxiety are prevalent among women who have experienced a stillbirth, especially those reporting inadequate paternal support
PPD Screening and Treatment: Is There Room for Improvement? A New Study at Mass General Brigham
Announcing a new CWMH study on postpartum depression screening and treatment outcomes at Mass General Brigham.
Risk Factors for Postpartum Depression: Family History of Psychiatric Illness
Family history of psychiatric illness was associated a twofold increased risk for postpartum depression.
Family HIstory of Psychiatric Illness, Even in Male Relatives, Increases Risk for Postpartum Depression
Family history of psychiatric illness, especially bipolar disorder, was associated with a signifiant increase in risk for postpartum depression.
Announcing Planned Documentary on Postpartum Depression: More Than Blue
Interested in telling your story or know of others who wish to share their PPD journey? We seek those who may be interested in participating in the documentary in some capacity.
Can Intravenous Ketamine Reduce Risk for Postpartum Depression?
Intravenous ketamine at delivery reduced risk for postpartum depression; however, only in women at high risk for PPD.
Can Oxytocin Be Used to Treat Postpartum Depressive Symptoms?
Intranasal oxytocin improves mood in postpartum women but has no impact on mood in women with more severe depressive symptoms.
Health Disparities in the Use of Mental Health Services Among Postpartum Women
About 60% of women with mood disorders experience premenstrual exacerbation or PME of their mood during the premenstrual phase of their cycle.
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.