Women’s mental health can be influenced by a range of factors, from hormonal changes to societal pressures. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry provides insights into the unique psychiatric challenges faced by women, offering a comprehensive exploration of topics from postpartum depression to menopause-related mood disturbances. Our expert editors ensure content is both actionable and relevant, aiding psychiatrists in offering gender-specific care.
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Delusional Disorder and PMDD With Antipsychotic-Induced Hyperprolactinemia
August 15, 2024
A patient diagnosed with PMDD developed delusional disorder, with marked variability in symptom severity correlating with the menstrual cycle, as well as hyperprolactinemia after starting antipsychotic treatment.
Original Research
Prevalence and Course of Unwanted, Intrusive Thoughts of Infant-Related Harm
August 14, 2024
Although intrusive thoughts of accidental and intentional infant harm are a common and normative postpartum experience, they cause distress for many new mothers. Clinically significant symptoms that remain by...
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
Epilepsy, Antiepileptic Drugs, and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes, 2: Major Congenital Malformations
July 3, 2024
This article reviews evidence from a large registry, a population-based study, and a meta-analysis on the risks of major congenital malformation with untreated epilepsy and with exposure to antiepileptic...
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Effects of Prenatal Exposure to Second-Generation Antipsychotics on Development and Behavior in Preschool-Aged Children
March 13, 2024
Outcomes of children exposed in utero to second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs) were compared to those of children unexposed to SGAs in a cohort of mothers with a history of psychiatric...
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Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
Diabetic medications and major congenital malformations
March 11, 2024
Diabetes is prevalent and poses risks to both mother and child during pregnancy. Evidence shows that diabetes is best treated during pregnancy, with insulin a first-line treatment and metformin...
DELETE CME Institute Showcase
Evolving Research on Postpartum Depression Pathophysiology and Treatment
August 14, 2023
Research on neuroactive steroids reveals their role in perinatal depression, leading to development of novel therapeutics. These emerging treatments hold promise for faster onset and lasting effects.
Original Research
Accounting for Differences in Incident Guideline Discordant Prescribing for PTSD Among Women and Men Veterans
June 5, 2024
Women Veterans with PTSD were 67% more likely to initiate a guideline discordant medication. More than half of this effect was explained by bipolar disorder, age, and prior psychiatric...
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
Epilepsy, Antiepileptic Drugs, and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes, 1: Recent Research
June 5, 2024
This article provides women who have epilepsy and who use antiepileptic drugs during pregnancy with information about the many risks to which they and their fetus/neonate are exposed at...