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Welcome to the MGH Center for Women’s Mental Health

WEBOur Center, established in 1989, has been renamed following the generous gift from Carol Ammon and Dr. Marie Pinizzotto. These resources will be used to realize the …

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National Pregnancy Registry for Psychiatric Medications©

WEBThe National Pregnancy Registry for Psychiatric Medications is dedicated to evaluating the safety of psychiatric medications such as antidepressants, ADHD medications, and …

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Postpartum Depression: Who is at Risk

WEBBetween 50 and 85% of new mothers experience a brief postpartum period of tearfulness and anxiety, termed the “maternity blues.”. But some 10 to 15% of women …

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New Phone Number for the Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1 …

WEBThe Maternal Mental Health Hotline is a new, confidential, toll-free hotline for expecting and new moms experiencing mental health challenges. The Hotline provides …

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Interventions for the Prevention of Postpartum Depression

WEBThe sessions are described as “coaching” sessions to minimize the stigma that many women associate with receiving mental health care. The intervention used …

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Reevaluating the Pros and Cons of Hormone Replacement Therapy

WEBIn addition, as women become estrogen-deprived, they may also experience an increased risk for osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, cognitive dysfunction, and …

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Teen Mothers: How Can We Best Address Their Mental Health …

WEBThe Good News: According to the CDC, rates of teen pregnancy are falling In the United States, 249,078 babies were born to women aged 15–19 years in 2014. This …

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Being a Mother Scale: A New Instrument for Assessing the …

WEBIn our weekly clinical rounds, we recently discussed how motherhood is such a unique and personal experience for each woman. Often it is assumed that this …

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Good News: More Data on the Use of ADHD Medications During …

WEBAllison Baker, MD on the Specialized Care of Pregnant and Postpartum Women with ADHD

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Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders

WEBGeneral Information: The Postpartum Period During the postpartum period, about 85% of women experience some type of mood disturbance. For most the symptoms are mild …

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Allison Baker, MD on the Specialized Care of Pregnant and …

WEBTo better care for pregnant and postpartum mothers with ADHD, clinicians should understand the unique facets of ADHD in women, how symptoms change during …

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DEPRESSION DURING THE TRANSITION TO MENOPAUSE:

WEBheadaches, and even mood changes. Should side effects occur, different forms and dose schedules of progesterone may help. Depression is sometimes a side effect of hormone …

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General Suicide Prevention and Awareness Resources

WEBSuicide Prevention and Awareness Resources for Hispanic and LatinX Communities. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in Spanish: 1-888-628-9454. Mental Health America …

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Menopausal Symptoms

WEBMood Disorders and the Menopausal Transition In the United States more than 1.3 million women are expected to reach menopause every year. The transition to menopause, or …

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Mood and well-being after removal of both ovaries

WEBThe risk of depression after removal of both ovaries (also called bilateral oöphorectomy or surgical menopause) is a major factor for women to consider when …

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Clinical Update 2010: Use of Stimulant Medications in Pregnancy

WEBApproximately 4% of the adult population suffers from ADHD. Attention and executive functioning difficulties also occur in those with mood and psychotic disorders …

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Weekly Roundup for October 27, 2023: Recent Publications in …

WEBEvery week we review the most recent publications in women’s mental health, covering topics related to premenstrual symptoms, perinatal mood and anxiety …

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DEPRESSION DURING THE TRANSITION TO MENOPAUSE:

WEBheadaches, and even mood changes. Should side effects occur, different forms and dose schedules of progesterone may help. Depression is sometimes a side effect of hormone …

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Lee S. Cohen, MD

WEBDr. Cohen is Director of The Ammon-Pinizzotto Center for Women’s Mental Health and Associate Chief of Psychiatry for Philanthropy and Department Communications at …

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