Mental Health

A new study underscores the critical need for gynecologists and mental health professionals to collaborate in managing anxiety, depression, and sexual dysfunction in women with endometriosis, driven by chronic pain and related comorbidities.

A new study highlights how depression may drive dysmenorrhea through shared genetic pathways, emphasizing the need for mental health screening and holistic care for women.

In a recent study, mothers and fathers with simultaneous parental leave after birth were more likely to utilize mental health care services than those without simultaneous parental leave.

In a recent study, similar rates of adverse psychiatric-related outcomes were reported among patients with discontinuation of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors vs those without discontinuation.

A study presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of The Menopause Society, found that women who reported physical intimate partner violence also demonstrated decreased working memory performance over time.

In a recent study, women with urinary incontinence were more likely to experience postpartum depression at both under and over 6 months after delivery.

A year after zuranolone’s FDA approval for postpartum depression on August 3, 2023, prescribers and a patient weigh in about the medication’s success in alleviating symptoms.

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Reunion Neuroscience Inc. initiates phase 2 trial of RE104, a novel short-duration psychedelic treatment for postpartum depression, aiming to provide rapid and effective relief for affected mothers.

Effective management of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder during pregnancy involves comprehensive preconception counseling and meticulous perinatal planning, as highlighted in a recent study.

A recent study revealed a 36% increased risk of cardiovascular disease among women with perinatal depression, highlighting the need for incorporating reproductive health assessment into cardiovascular health evaluations.

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A recent study found that maternal psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic is associated with reduced white matter and other brain volumes in newborns, highlighting potential long-term impacts on child development.

A recent found that postpartum depression rates do not differ among women treated with intravenous ferric carboxymaltose, intravenous ferric derisomaltose, or oral ferrous sulphate for postpartum anemia.

A study revealed that women with endometriosis are significantly more likely to develop mental health issues, including depression and anxiety.

A recent analysis found decreased incidence and symptom frequency of childbirth-related posttraumatic stress disorder following multiple therapies, ranging from cognitive behavioral therapy to music therapy.

Though studies on the prevalence of depression during menopause vary, for those experiencing the symptoms, quality of life can be severely compromised.

A recent study reported an increased risk of mortality when diagnosed with premenstrual disorders at an early age, as well as overall increased suicide risk.

A study found a significant decline in mental health therapy sessions among US military parents during the months surrounding childbirth, highlighting the need for more accessible treatment options.

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A recent study highlights the role of weight gain, ferritin levels, and nutritional education in influencing the risk of postpartum depression among pregnant women, urging for proactive measures during routine prenatal care.

A recent study revealed that severe maternal morbidity during pregnancy increases the likelihood of mental health hospitalizations or emergency department visits up to 13 years post-delivery, emphasizing the need for mental health screening.

A study recently published in Nature Mental Health found how social stress in adolescence can have long-lasting effects in female mice, with implications for postpartum depression (PPD) in humans.

A recent study sheds light on the significant association between alcohol use disorder and suicide mortality found regardless of sex, emphasizing the importance of addressing alcohol use disorder in suicide prevention strategies.

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