Beyond Screening: Supporting the Mental Health of NICU Parents
Parents of infants in the NICU face high rates of depression, anxiety, stress, and trauma. Are we doing enough to identify their needs—and provide meaningful mental health support?
What is the Best Time to Screen for Perinatal Anxiety?
According to a recent meta-analysis, about one out of every five women has at least one type of anxiety disorder during pregnancy or the postpartum period.
Supporting Women with Histories of Sexual Trauma Through Pregnancy and Childbirth
By implementing trauma-informed strategies, healthcare providers can help create a safe and supportive environment for sexual trauma survivors during pregnancy, labor, and delivery.
Essential Reads: Screening for Anxiety Disorders During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
According to a recent meta-analysis, about one out of every five women has at least one type of anxiety disorder during pregnancy or the postpartum period.
Mind-Body Therapies for the Treatment of Depression, Anxiety and PTSD in Women Victims of Violence
This meta-analysis suggests that mind-body therapies are an effective treatment for women victims of violence.
Using AI and Natural Language Processing To Identify Postpartum Women with PTSD Related to Childbirth
Establishing noninvasive and low-cost data collection based on childbirth narratives for the identification of women with CB-PTSD could serve as an important first step to complement more extensive methods.
Validated Questionnaire May Improve Identification of Postpartum Women with Childbirth-Associated PTSD
Childbirth-related PTSD is relatively common; routine screening with a survey of PTSD symptoms may identify women in need of specific PTSD interventions.
Increased Risk of Preterm Birth in Veterans with PTSD
Largest studies to date demonstrate statistically significant risk of preterm birth among women with active PTSD.
Understanding the Mental Health Impact of Giving Birth During a Global Pandemic
About 60% of women with mood disorders experience premenstrual exacerbation or PME of their mood during the premenstrual phase of their cycle.
What You May Have Missed Last Week – December 12, 2021
Stress and worse pregnancy outcomes, interventions to reduce risk, parenting adolescents, dealing with social media.