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Zurzuvae for Postpartum Depression Comes With High Cost

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 8, 2023 – A new drug to treat postpartum depression will cost nearly $16,000 for a 14-day course of treatment, a price tag that has doctors worried that some patients will not be...

New Postpartum Depression Drug Zurzuvae (zuranolone) Comes With Hefty Price Tag

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 8, 2023 (Healthday News) – A new drug to treat postpartum depression will cost nearly $16,000 for a 14-day course of treatment, a price tag that has doctors worried that some...

Air Pollution Exposure Increases Risk for Postpartum Depression

MONDAY, Oct. 23, 2023 – Long-term exposure to air pollution, during pregnancy and after, is associated with higher postpartum depression (PPD) risk, according to a study published online Oct. 18...

A New Dad's Postpartum Depression Can Be Tough on His Kids

FRIDAY, Oct. 20, 2023 – It’s well known that mothers can suffer postpartum depression, a condition that affects not only their well-being but also their child’s development. Now, new research finds t...

New Dads Might Also Need Screening for Postpartum Depression

FRIDAY, Oct. 6, 2023 – Postpartum depression is commonly thought of as something new moms experience, but fathers can also suffer from these feelings when entering this phase of life. A pilot study f...

Online Peer-Delivered Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Aids Postpartum Depression

THURSDAY, Sept. 14, 2023 – Online peer-delivered group cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is effective for treating postpartum depression (PPD) and anxiety, according to a study published online...

Women Talking: Online Therapy Connects Postpartum Depression Patients With Survivors

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6, 2023 – Lee-Anne Mosselman-Clarke knows firsthand what it’s like to battle with postpartum mental health crises. She experienced difficulties after the births of her two children. ...

Antidepressants for Postpartum Depression Could Mean Better Mental Health for Kids, Too

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 30, 2023 – If you are a new mom struggling with postpartum depression, taking antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may also bear benefits for your...

Suicide Rates Continue to Rise Among Americans

THURSDAY, Aug. 10, 2023 – The mental health crisis hitting Americans shows no sign of abating, with provisional numbers for 2022 showing suicides rose by another 2.6% last year. That follows on an...

Adverse Childhood Experiences Increase Risk for Pregnancy Complications

MONDAY, Aug. 7, 2023 – Exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) increases the risk for pregnancy complications and adverse pregnancy outcomes, according to a review published online Aug. 3...

FDA Gives Approval to Zurzuvae to Ease Postpartum Depression

SATURDAY, Aug. 5, 2023 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a new pill, called zuranolone, that may quickly ease severe postpartum depression and help millions of women regain...

FDA Gives Approval to Zurzuvae Pill to Ease Postpartum Depression

MONDAY, Aug. 7, 2023 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a new pill, called Zurzuvae (zuranolone), that may quickly ease severe postpartum depression and help millions of...

FDA Approves Zurzuvae (zuranolone) First Oral Treatment for Postpartum Depression

August 04, 2023 – Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Zurzuvae (zuranolone), the first oral medication indicated to treat postpartum depression (PPD) in adults. PPD is a major...

Sexual Minority Birthing People Highly Engage in Obstetric Care

THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2023 – Sexual minority women are highly engaged in obstetric care, according to a study published online Aug. 2 in JAMA Psychiatry. Leiszle Lapping-Carr, Ph.D., from Northwestern...

Zuranolone Pill to Counter Postpartum Depression Looks Good in Trial and May Gain FDA Approval

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 2, 2023 – All eyes are on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration this week as the agency weighs approval of a new pill that may quickly treat and ease severe postpartum depression....

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