Treating maternal depression?

Treating depression with cannabinoids

Although a variety of drugs are available for the treatment of depression, therapy is not effective in all cases and finding alternative options is desirable. Results from animal studies, anecdotal experience reported by patients using cannabis and observations from clinical studies where cannabinoids were used in serious diseases suggest an anti-depressive potential of cannabinoid receptor ago...

Treating depression during pregnancy.

Ms. A. is a pleasant 29-year-old woman, 17 weeks pregnant, in a stable and supportive marital relationship. She was referred to our clinic for treatment of depression. She has 2 healthy daughters at home, aged 2 and 4 years. She has a history of 5 episodes of depression, with 2 perinatal episodes associated with her previous pregnancies. She had been maintained successfully on antidepressants b...

Paternal Postpartum Depression and Its Relationship With Maternal Postpartum Depression

Introduction: Evidence shows that some men suffer from Postpartum Depression (PPD), and that the adverse effects of this unknown phenomenon affect them and their family. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine paternal PPD and its relationship with some factors, especially maternal PPD. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 205 couples who were selec...

Identifying and treating postpartum depression.

Postpartum depression affects 10% to 20% of women in the United States and negatively influences maternal, infant, and family health. Assessment of risk factors and depression symptoms is needed to identify women at risk for postpartum depression for early referral and treatment. Individual and group psychotherapy have demonstrated efficacy as treatments, and some complementary/alternative ther...

Identifying and treating adolescent depression.