LOS ANGELES — Risk for postpartum psychosis is significantly higher in women who have a sister who has experienced the condition and/or has bipolar disorder (BD), a new study showed. In a population-based cohort study of nearly 1.7 million women, those with a full sister who had had the disorder were 10 times more likely … Read more
The French Society for Biological Psychiatry and Neuropsychopharmacology has unveiled revised guidelines for the management of depressive disorders with partial and resistant responses to treatment. The update was presented at the 43rd edition of the Congrès de l’Encéphale, France’s leading psychiatric event, held in Paris from January 22 to 24, 2025. Professor Antoine Yrondi, a … Read more
Depression poses serious health concerns, particularly during pregnancy and after childbirth. Recent data from the United States are alarming, showing that nearly half of women stop taking antidepressants during pregnancy. A study published in JAMA Network Open highlights this trend, which may have serious consequences for both mothers and their children. The study, led by … Read more
Scientists uncover how pregnancy transforms the brain, with gray matter changes that shape maternal instincts and well-being for the long haul. Study: Pregnancy entails a U-shaped trajectory in human brain structure linked to hormones and maternal attachment. Image Credit: Maridav / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Nature Communications, researchers conducted a longitudinal study … Read more