FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 17, 2023·3 min readMothers With Depression Take Longer to Respond to Their ChildrenMothers who experience depression take longer to respond to their children during a back-and-forth conversation.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 4, 2023·1 min readPostpartum Depression Is More Than Baby BluesSymptoms of postpartum depression usually begin to arise three weeks after the birth of a child and are defined by differences in mood and anxiety levels. PPD can last for a year or longer. Baby blues, by contrast, typically last for two weeks.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 27, 2023·4 min readA Young Mother Is Accused of Killing Her Children: What Is Postpartum Depression and Psychosis?Researchers discuss how postnatal depression and psychosis can lead some mothers to commit violent acts against or even murder their young children.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 2, 2022·6 min readPrenatal Wellness Classes Cut Moms’ Depression in Half up to Eight Years LaterPregnant women who participated in group wellness classes for eight weeks were half as likely to suffer depression eight years later compared to women who did not attend the classes.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 23, 2022·5 min readTwo-Hour Prenatal Course May Reduce Postpartum Depression and Increase Parental ConfidenceExpectant mothers who took a two-hour perinatal course called "Help, Understanding, Guidance (HUG) Your Baby" had a significantly reduced risk of postpartum depression and an increase in parental confidence once their baby arrived.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 26, 2022·6 min readHalf of Moms of Kids With Autism Have High Depressive Symptoms50% of mothers who have children on the autism spectrum report symptoms of depression over an 18-month period, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 19, 2022·3 min read‘Concerning’ Findings Emphasize Importance of Depression ScreeningResearchers are calling for postnatal depression risk screening for women with persistent depression while they are still pregnant.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 29, 2022·4 min readHow Men React When Becoming a Dad Isn’t Part of the PlanUnplanned fatherhood is linked to an increased risk of postnatal depression in both parents and behavioral problems in the offspring, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 23, 2022·4 min readMoms at Highest Risk for Postpartum Depression IdentifiedYounger mothers, first time moms, and women who give birth to twins are at the highest risk of developing postpartum depression, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 20, 2021·2 min readPregnant Women With Migraine at Higher Risk of ComplicationsPregnant women with a history of migraines are at greater risk of both prenatal and postnatal complications. A new study found migraine sufferers are at increased risk of hyperlipidemia and gestational diabetes during pregnancy, and postnatal depression following the birth of their child.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 27, 2020·3 min readPostpartum Depression May Persist Three Years After Giving BirthStudy reveals one in four women experience symptoms of depression up to three years after giving birth. The risks are greater for women with a history of mood disorders and gestational diabetes.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 10, 2020·1 min readPrenatal Depression Alters Child’s Brain Connectivity and Affects BehaviorPrenatal depression can have a significant influence on a child's brain development and behavior. Greater symptoms of prenatal depression were associated with weaker white matter connections between areas of the brain involved in emotional processing. The weakened white matter connectivity was linked to increased aggression and hyperactivity in male children. The change could lead to dysregulated emotional states in children and explain why children whose mothers experienced PND are more prone to developing depression later in life.Read More
