Focus on Women’s Mental Health
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Original Research
Targeting Intolerance of Uncertainty during Pregnancy: A Randomized Controlled Trial to Prevent Postpartum Anxiety Disorders
November 5, 2025
A 6-week CBT protocol targeting intolerance of uncertainty significantly reduced the risk of postpartum anxiety disorder onset versus care as usual, and patient satisfaction with treatment was high.
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Original Research
Incidence and Risk Factors for Suicide Attempt During Pregnancy and Postpartum
March 5, 2025
Risks of a postpartum suicide attempt were increased 4- to 30-fold by clinical factors, including prenatal suicide attempt ED visits, psychiatric ED visits, and assault ED visits, and by...
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Commentary
Prioritizing Mental Health to Optimize Perinatal, Fetal, and Neonatal Outcomes
September 24, 2025
Following an FDA panel discussion on use of SSRIs in pregnancy, the authors highlight the need for balanced conversations and shared decision-making accounting for the risks of untreated disease...
Original Research
Relationships between Prenatal Body Composition and Mental Health Are Moderated by Physical Activity and Diet
September 15, 2025
Higher body fat mass during pregnancy is associated with more depression and anxiety symptoms. However, physical activity and adherence to high-quality diets can lessen these effects.
