Season 2 Episode 7: How Does Infertility Affect Mental Health?
Perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Pooja Lakshmin shares her lived and clinical experience of the psychological toll of infertility.
So Glad You Asked Podcast: Sheehan Fisher, PhD on Partners’ Mental Health
Partners’ mental health is often overlooked in the perinatal period. Dr. Sheehan Fisher discusses why supporting all parents improves outcomes for families.
Antidepressant Use During IVF: What We Know About Outcomes
Current data suggest that SSRI antidepressants do not meaningfully reduce IVF success, while untreated depression or anxiety may be associated with lower pregnancy and live birth rates.
Does Cesarean Delivery Increase Risk for Postpartum Depression?
Cesarean delivery is linked to a small increase in postpartum psychiatric risk, but stronger predictors—like prior mental illness—remain more clinically important.
SSRIs, SNRIs, and Pregnancy: Reassuring Data on Neurodevelopmental Outcomes
A large meta-analysis finds no causal link between prenatal antidepressant exposure and neurodevelopmental disorders after accounting for confounding factors.
Choosing a First-Line Treatment for Postpartum Psychosis: Why Lithium Matters
Postpartum psychosis is a psychiatric emergency. Evidence supports early use of lithium plus antipsychotics—and, when needed, ECT—to achieve remission and prevent relapse.
Pharmacologic Treatment of Postpartum Depression: What Happens in the Real World?
New data reveal that while most women with postpartum depression start antidepressant treatment, many discontinue treatment early—highlighting persistent gaps in postpartum care.
Is There a Link Between Endometriosis and Perinatal Depression?
Emerging data suggest women with endometriosis face a higher risk of postpartum depression and anxiety, underscoring the need for proactive screening and individualized care.
The Complex Motives Behind Cannabis Use During Pregnancy
A new study examines why some women continue using cannabis during pregnancy, revealing overlapping motives such as mental health, relief of nausea and vomiting, and pain management.
Join the Psychiatry Collective: A New Standard of Excellence in Reproductive Psychiatry Education
A new year-long program from the MGH Center for Women’s Mental Health offers psychiatrists live consultation and advanced training in reproductive mental health.