Mercedes J. Szpunar, MD, PhD

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Mercedes J. Szpunar, MD, PhD is affiliated with Ammon-Pinizzotto Center for Women’s Mental Health, Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts. Mercedes J. Szpunar has authored or co-authored 2 peer-reviewed articles published across the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry and the Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders between 2020 and 2021. Their work focuses on Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Psychopharmacology, and Suicide.

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Neuroactive Steroids for Depression: Potential Implications for PMDD

June 8, 2021

Recent promising data indicate that neuroactive steroids could have a role in treating depression. This article discusses the mechanisms behind potential beneficial effects in premenstrual dysphoric disorder as well.
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Brief Report

Encouraging a Nuanced Understanding of the Hopelessness-Suicidality Link

October 8, 2020

Is hopelessness a critical risk factor for suicidal intent, especially for depressed individuals? The authors of this brief report explore the link between hopelessness and suicidal intent and offer...
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