by Katherine Stone |
Maybe a year or two ago, I was giving a speech about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders to a group of healthcare professionals. In the speech I spoke about risk factors for postpartum depression and I mentioned a history of premenstrual dysphoric disorder or severe... by Katherine Stone |
Postpartum depression is really a combo-pack of nature and nurture, rather than what we have thought of as solely a “chemical imbalance.” Part of the cause of PPD is likely your genes, and part of the cause is likely what type of trauma, stress or... by Katherine Stone |
The researchers are on to us, friends. 😉 They’ve started to become interested in the impact social media can have on postpartum depression and anxiety, in terms of both identifying moms who might suffer and supporting them when they do. The MGH Center for... by Katherine Stone |
Herewith, the latest news and research on postpartum depression: Stress in pregnant mothers is linked to postpartum depression – A study recently presented at Neuroscience found that chronic stress in pregnancy blocks the brain benefits of motherhood. In rats.... by Katherine Stone |
I’ve been meaning to let you know about a host of new research articles over at the MGH Center for Women’s Mental Health blog, so here’s a quick list: Folic Acid and Risk of Perinatal Depression: Is There An Association? Lithium Use During Pregnancy:... by Katherine Stone |
It was all over the news this week. NBC News – Depressed Moms Might Have Shorter Kids, New Study Suggests Huffington Post – Postpartum Depression Linked to Shorter Children Time Healthland – Moms’ Depression May Lead to Shorter Kids CBS News... Page 4 of 10« First«...23456...10...»Last »