Melanie Barrett, MD, discusses how mental health care providers can address gaps in postpartum depression screening, diagnosis, and treatment in clinical practice.
Melanie Barrett, MD, discusses how mental health care providers can address gaps in postpartum depression screening, diagnosis, and treatment in clinical practice.
Perinatal depression symptoms improved significantly during pregnancy and early postpartum regardless of enhanced prenatal care format, according to recent study findings.
Perinatal depression symptoms improved significantly during pregnancy and early postpartum regardless of enhanced prenatal care format, according to recent study findings.
Digital health interventions modestly but notably reduce postpartum depression and anxiety symptoms compared to ‘treatment as usual,’ a systematic review found.
Digital health interventions modestly but notably reduce postpartum depression and anxiety symptoms compared to ‘treatment as usual,’ a systematic review found.
The FDA approved Zurzuvae (zuranolone) on Friday through a fast-track designation, making it the first oral medication designed for the treatment of PPD in adults.
The FDA approved Zurzuvae (zuranolone) on Friday through a fast-track designation, making it the first oral medication designed for the treatment of PPD in adults.
Depression associated with hormonal contraception (HC) use may indicate susceptibility to postpartum depression (PPD), linking depressive episodes with hormonal contributions, findings published in JAMA Psychiatry suggest.
Depression associated with hormonal contraception (HC) use may indicate susceptibility to postpartum depression (PPD), linking depressive episodes with hormonal contributions, findings published in JAMA Psychiatry suggest.
Mothers with depression take longer to respond to their infant children than mothers without depression, according to a longitudinal study published in Infant and Child Development.
Mothers with depression take longer to respond to their infant children than mothers without depression, according to a longitudinal study published in Infant and Child Development.
Common postpartum mental health issues, including depressive symptoms, might be guarded against with parental leave policies in place, according to the findings of a systematic review and meta-analysis published in The Lancet Public Health.
Common postpartum mental health issues, including depressive symptoms, might be guarded against with parental leave policies in place, according to the findings of a systematic review and meta-analysis published in The Lancet Public Health.
Postpartum depression intervention can be successfully delivered by lay professionals in an at-home setting, and produce a significant decline in stress and depression, according to recent study results.
Postpartum depression intervention can be successfully delivered by lay professionals in an at-home setting, and produce a significant decline in stress and depression, according to recent study results.
Perinatal depression symptoms improved significantly during pregnancy and early postpartum regardless of enhanced prenatal care format, according to recent study findings.
Perinatal depression symptoms improved significantly during pregnancy and early postpartum regardless of enhanced prenatal care format, according to recent study findings.
Digital health interventions modestly but notably reduce postpartum depression and anxiety symptoms compared to ‘treatment as usual,’ a systematic review found.
Digital health interventions modestly but notably reduce postpartum depression and anxiety symptoms compared to ‘treatment as usual,’ a systematic review found.
The FDA approved Zurzuvae (zuranolone) on Friday through a fast-track designation, making it the first oral medication designed for the treatment of PPD in adults.
The FDA approved Zurzuvae (zuranolone) on Friday through a fast-track designation, making it the first oral medication designed for the treatment of PPD in adults.
Depression associated with hormonal contraception (HC) use may indicate susceptibility to postpartum depression (PPD), linking depressive episodes with hormonal contributions, findings published in JAMA Psychiatry suggest.
Depression associated with hormonal contraception (HC) use may indicate susceptibility to postpartum depression (PPD), linking depressive episodes with hormonal contributions, findings published in JAMA Psychiatry suggest.
Mothers with depression take longer to respond to their infant children than mothers without depression, according to a longitudinal study published in Infant and Child Development.
Mothers with depression take longer to respond to their infant children than mothers without depression, according to a longitudinal study published in Infant and Child Development.
Common postpartum mental health issues, including depressive symptoms, might be guarded against with parental leave policies in place, according to the findings of a systematic review and meta-analysis published in The Lancet Public Health.
Common postpartum mental health issues, including depressive symptoms, might be guarded against with parental leave policies in place, according to the findings of a systematic review and meta-analysis published in The Lancet Public Health.
Postpartum depression intervention can be successfully delivered by lay professionals in an at-home setting, and produce a significant decline in stress and depression, according to recent study results.
Postpartum depression intervention can be successfully delivered by lay professionals in an at-home setting, and produce a significant decline in stress and depression, according to recent study results.
A self-led digital intervention targeting repetitive negative thinking significantly reduced anxiety during pregnancy and after childbirth, according to recent findings.
A self-led digital intervention targeting repetitive negative thinking significantly reduced anxiety during pregnancy and after childbirth, according to recent findings.
A single administration of mebufotenin benzoate nasal spray produced rapid, sustained reductions in depressive symptoms among adults with TRD, according to a phase 2b trial published in JAMA.
A single administration of mebufotenin benzoate nasal spray produced rapid, sustained reductions in depressive symptoms among adults with TRD, according to a phase 2b trial published in JAMA.
Investigational RAP-219 met the primary and secondary endpoints in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of adults experiencing acute bipolar mania, manufacturer Rapport Therapeutics announced on October 20, 2026.
Investigational RAP-219 met the primary and secondary endpoints in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of adults experiencing acute bipolar mania, manufacturer Rapport Therapeutics announced on October 20, 2026.
Home transcranial direct current stimulation paired with cognitive training delivered through a video game was feasible but offered no superior antidepressant benefit in a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open.
Home transcranial direct current stimulation paired with cognitive training delivered through a video game was feasible but offered no superior antidepressant benefit in a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open.
An individual participant data meta-analysis of 18 fixed-dose trials involving 7062 adults with acute schizophrenia found no evidence of sex differences in antipsychotic efficacy for overall symptom improvement.
An individual participant data meta-analysis of 18 fixed-dose trials involving 7062 adults with acute schizophrenia found no evidence of sex differences in antipsychotic efficacy for overall symptom improvement.
A connectivity-guided approach to accelerated iTBS produced greater short-term reductions in depression severity than conventional scalp-based targeting.
A connectivity-guided approach to accelerated iTBS produced greater short-term reductions in depression severity than conventional scalp-based targeting.
Young people beginning antipsychotic treatment after first-episode psychosis had low medication adherence, according to a retrospective US cohort study published in JAMA Network Open.
Young people beginning antipsychotic treatment after first-episode psychosis had low medication adherence, according to a retrospective US cohort study published in JAMA Network Open.
Reducing ultraprocessed food consumption was feasible and acceptable among adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) and was associated with lower depression and anxiety scores.
Reducing ultraprocessed food consumption was feasible and acceptable among adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) and was associated with lower depression and anxiety scores.
Vortioxetine was consistently associated with reduced depressive symptoms in older adults with MDD, while its effects on cognition were less consistent, according to a systematic review.
Vortioxetine was consistently associated with reduced depressive symptoms in older adults with MDD, while its effects on cognition were less consistent, according to a systematic review.
Semaglutide initiation was associated with fewer clinician-recorded cognitive signs and symptoms among adults with psychiatric disorders, according to a poster presented at Psych Congress.
Semaglutide initiation was associated with fewer clinician-recorded cognitive signs and symptoms among adults with psychiatric disorders, according to a poster presented at Psych Congress.
According to an interview with Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, what is a common mistake clinicians make when evaluating sleep complaints in patients with psychiatric disorders?
According to an interview with Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, what is a common mistake clinicians make when evaluating sleep complaints in patients with psychiatric disorders?
BLOG: On January 18, 2018, in Sacramento California, new mother Jessica Porten went to see a women’s health nurse practitioner. She was 4 months postpartum and had not been seen by her obstetric provider since giving birth.
BLOG: On January 18, 2018, in Sacramento California, new mother Jessica Porten went to see a women’s health nurse practitioner. She was 4 months postpartum and had not been seen by her obstetric provider since giving birth.
In this highly anticipated sequel to his 2022 blog, Marc Agronin, MD, geriatric psychiatry section editor at Psych Congress Network, offers deeper expert clinical insights on Alzheimer disease prevention.
In this highly anticipated sequel to his 2022 blog, Marc Agronin, MD, geriatric psychiatry section editor at Psych Congress Network, offers deeper expert clinical insights on Alzheimer disease prevention.
Rakesh Amin, MD, discusses the importance of partnering with patients and caregivers to set treatment goals and the importance of introducing long-acting injectables earlier in the treatment of schizophrenia.
Rakesh Amin, MD, discusses the importance of partnering with patients and caregivers to set treatment goals and the importance of introducing long-acting injectables earlier in the treatment of schizophrenia.
Psych Congress Network Section Editor Mark Agronin, MD, provides expert clinical insights on reducing the risk for Alzheimer disease and delaying its onset and progression.
Psych Congress Network Section Editor Mark Agronin, MD, provides expert clinical insights on reducing the risk for Alzheimer disease and delaying its onset and progression.
Ed Jones, PhD, discusses the need for a clinical refocusing that includes broad access to psychosocial solutions and ensuring socially informed clinicians can help underserved communities.
Ed Jones, PhD, discusses the need for a clinical refocusing that includes broad access to psychosocial solutions and ensuring socially informed clinicians can help underserved communities.
Ed Jones, PhD: "We miss this psychosocial aspect of care today...What is missing? We need psychotherapists based in primary care, often focused on mundane issues rather than the complexities of diagnosis or treatment."
Ed Jones, PhD: "We miss this psychosocial aspect of care today...What is missing? We need psychotherapists based in primary care, often focused on mundane issues rather than the complexities of diagnosis or treatment."
Andrew Penn, NP, explains mentoring, how to find one as an NP, and what to do when you have found a possible mentor. He gives practical advice, questions to ask, and avenues to find the right fit.
Andrew Penn, NP, explains mentoring, how to find one as an NP, and what to do when you have found a possible mentor. He gives practical advice, questions to ask, and avenues to find the right fit.
In this blog, Julie Bailey, LCPC, shares her insights on providing a safe space for patients to discuss these social anxieties, as well as tips to share with patients about slowly reintegrating into life after COVID-19.
In this blog, Julie Bailey, LCPC, shares her insights on providing a safe space for patients to discuss these social anxieties, as well as tips to share with patients about slowly reintegrating into life after COVID-19.
Click here for the website for PHQ-2
How to Use
If response is “yes” to either question, consider administering the PHQ-9. If the response to both is “no”, the screen is...
Click here for the website for PHQ-2
How to Use
If response is “yes” to either question, consider administering the PHQ-9. If the response to both is “no”, the screen is...
How to Use
Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology (Self-Report) (QIDS-SR-16) has proven useful for many years as a way of determining a patient’s level of depression before, during, and after treatment.
It is...
How to Use
Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology (Self-Report) (QIDS-SR-16) has proven useful for many years as a way of determining a patient’s level of depression before, during, and after treatment.
It is...
Click here for Medication Adherence Rating Scale (MARS) - page 7
The total score ranges from 0-10 with a higher score indicating better adherence
Strengths
Self-report...
Click here for Medication Adherence Rating Scale (MARS) - page 7
The total score ranges from 0-10 with a higher score indicating better adherence
Strengths
Self-report...
Click here for website for SDS
How to Use
The SDS is a brief, 5-item self-report tool that assesses functional impairment in work/school, social life, and family life.
How to Score
Total score 0-30 (0 unimpaired, 30 highly...
Click here for website for SDS
How to Use
The SDS is a brief, 5-item self-report tool that assesses functional impairment in work/school, social life, and family life.
How to Score
Total score 0-30 (0 unimpaired, 30 highly...
How to Use
The Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) is a comprehensive 24-item symptom scale.
The BPRS is used as part of a clinical interview in which the clinician makes...
How to Use
The Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) is a comprehensive 24-item symptom scale.
The BPRS is used as part of a clinical interview in which the clinician makes...
How to Use
The MINI is a widely used psychiatric structured diagnostic interview instrument.
To keep the interview brief, tell the patient the interview is structured and requires only “yes” or “no” answers.
The MINI...
How to Use
The MINI is a widely used psychiatric structured diagnostic interview instrument.
To keep the interview brief, tell the patient the interview is structured and requires only “yes” or “no” answers.
The MINI...
How to Use
The MINI Screen is a subset (2 pages) of the complete MINI and acts as a tool to refer healthcare providers to the complete MINI.
Click here for the website for the MINI Screen
How to...
How to Use
The MINI Screen is a subset (2 pages) of the complete MINI and acts as a tool to refer healthcare providers to the complete MINI.
Click here for the website for the MINI Screen
How to...
How to Use
The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) is a brief, 9-item self-report screening tool that may help identify symptoms that could relate to depression. The PHQ-9 was developed for use in primary care...
How to Use
The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) is a brief, 9-item self-report screening tool that may help identify symptoms that could relate to depression. The PHQ-9 was developed for use in primary care...
How to Use
Five items rated on 6-point Likert scale
Subjective quality of life based on positive mood (good spirits, relaxation), vitality (being active and waking up fresh and rested), and general interest (being interested in...
How to Use
Five items rated on 6-point Likert scale
Subjective quality of life based on positive mood (good spirits, relaxation), vitality (being active and waking up fresh and rested), and general interest (being interested in...
How to Use
The Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) can be administered either by the clinician or self-administered by the patient.
The MDQ consists of 15 questions and takes about 5 minutes to complete. The first 13 questions about...
How to Use
The Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) can be administered either by the clinician or self-administered by the patient.
The MDQ consists of 15 questions and takes about 5 minutes to complete. The first 13 questions about...
Click here for a PDF of the HAM-A
Developed in 1959 by Dr. M. Hamilton, the scale has proven useful not only in following individual patients but also in...
Click here for a PDF of the HAM-A
Developed in 1959 by Dr. M. Hamilton, the scale has proven useful not only in following individual patients but also in...
Arwen Podesta, MD, DFAPA, Psych Congress Steering Committee Member, and Mike Asbach, DMSc, PA-C, Co-Chair, Psych Congress PA Institute, discuss practical strategies for incorporating nutrition and exercise recommendations into psychiatric...
Arwen Podesta, MD, DFAPA, Psych Congress Steering Committee Member, and Mike Asbach, DMSc, PA-C, Co-Chair, Psych Congress PA Institute, discuss practical strategies for incorporating nutrition and exercise recommendations into psychiatric...
Kristian Dambrino, DNP, PMHNP-BC, explores the role that dual-mechanism and multimodal medications may play in individualized major depressive disorder (MDD) care.
Kristian Dambrino, DNP, PMHNP-BC, explores the role that dual-mechanism and multimodal medications may play in individualized major depressive disorder (MDD) care.
