Maternal Mental Health

Balancing Maternal Mental Health and Fetal Safety: Insights on Depression and SSRI Use During Pregnancy

By MedXY 08/17/2026

This article reviews the complex interplay between major depressive disorder during pregnancy and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor treatment, highlighting the importance of prioritizing maternal mental health to optimize outcomes for both mother and child.

news Psychiatry

Deciphering Prenatal Risks: Why Maternal Health, Not Medication, Often Drives Neurodevelopmental Outcomes

By MedXY 01/25/2026

Recent large-scale cohort studies suggest that previously observed links between prenatal exposure to acid-suppressants or antipsychotics and neurodevelopmental disorders are largely due to familial confounding. Conversely, active maternal eating disorders remain a significant risk factor, highlighting the critical role of maternal health optimization.

news OB/GYN & Women's Health Psychiatry

Behavioral Activation Reduces Perinatal Suicide Ideation: Insights from the SUMMIT Trial

By MedXY 10/27/2025

A secondary analysis of the SUMMIT trial shows that brief behavioral activation therapy significantly reduces suicide ideation in perinatal women, regardless of clinician type or treatment modality, highlighting a scalable approach for suicide prevention in this vulnerable population.