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Staying on Antidepressants During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Obstetric Complications, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders

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Brandon May

Women who stopped antidepressant treatment during pregnancy and resumed in the following weeks had a rebound effect of increased prescription of benzodiazepines and anxiolytics.

Child Developmental Vulnerability Up With Maternal Depression

Children exposed to maternal depression have an increased risk for developmental vulnerability at school entry, with stronger associations for exposure to maternal depression before age 1 year and between ages 4 and 5 years.

Mood Disorders Affect Ability to Adapt to Changes Due to COVID-19

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Investigators conducted a population-based study in which a survey was deployed to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and well-being.

Spravato Approved for MDD With Acute Suicidal Ideation or Behavior

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Brian Park, PharmD

The approval was based on the ASPIRE I and II trials that compared the efficacy and safety of esketamine, an N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist, to placebo in 449 adults with moderate to severe MDD who had active suicidal ideation and intent.

Botox Injections May Ease Depression

Botox injections, which are commonly used to lessen wrinkles, migraines, muscle spasms, excessive sweating, and incontinence, may also help treat depression.

Discontinuation of Anti-TNF Agents More Likely in Patients With IBD Plus Anxiety, Mood Disorders

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Brandon May

A team of investigators assessed the impact of anxiety and mood disorders on treatment with anti-tumor necrosis factor agents in individuals with inflammatory bowel disease.

Accelerated Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation Treatment for Depression During COVID-19 Pandemic

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Nicole Bowens, PhD

The case of an older woman who underwent treatment with accelerated intermittent theta burst stimulation for major depressive disorder is reported.

Mood Disorders With HIV Increase Risk for Noncommunicable Disease

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Zahra Masoud

Focused prevention and treatment of noncommunicable diseases may reduce the burden of multimorbidity in people living with HIV who have mood disorders and multimorbidity.

Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy Effective in Major Depressive Disorder

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Anna Bella Zawahir

Therapists trained in IPSRT examined patients’ interpersonal patterns and social rhythms, as well as how they affected mood symptoms and interpersonal functioning.

Mothers of Children With Multiple Sclerosis Experience High Rates of Mood, Anxiety Disorders

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Brandon May

Mothers who have children with MS have a higher prevalence of physical conditions, as well as a higher prevalence of mood and anxiety disorders.