First Thursday Archive
Partners of Depressed WomenFaculty: Robin Kopelman MD, MPH
Assistant Professor
This presentation addresses partners of depressed postpartum women, focusing on the partners' experience, adjustment, and their own mental health. In addition, treatment and the role of the partner in children's outcomes will be discussed.
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Effects of Maternal Depression
Faculty: Lisa Segre, PhD
Associate Research Scientist and Adjunct Assistant Professor
Depression during pregnancy and the postpartum period is a relatively common disorder that robs women of early positive parenting experiences. Maternal depression also has a significant negative impact on the infants and children of these mothers. In this presentation, Dr. Segre will review research on the effects of maternal depression during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
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Effects of Adverse Birth Events on Maternal Mood, Maternal Functional Status and Infant Care
Faculty: Diane Hunker, PhD, MBA, RN
Assistant Professor of Nursing
High levels of maternal depressive symptoms caused by unplanned adverse events during labor or delivery are associated with parenting and infant attachment issues, behavioral problems and cognitive effects. This teleconference will discuss the relationship between adverse birth events and maternal outcomes and explore the role of social support as a possible moderator.
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Postpartum Depression in the Cultural Context
Faculty: James K. Boehnlein, MD,
Professor of Psychiatry
Director of Medical Student Education for the Department of Psychiatry
This session will discuss the relevance of cultural factors in postpartum depression. Included in the discussion will be family and ethnocultural influences, how culture influences the perception of illness and treatment, and sociocultural contributions to the stigma of postpartum depression.
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Postpartum Psychosis and Infanticide
Faculty: Margaret Spinelli, MD
What is postpartum psychosis, and how does it differ from postpartum depression?
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Perinatal Depression: Rationale, Evidence, and Directions for Future Research
Faculty: Marlene P. Freeman, MD
Omega-3 fatty acids are nutritional components with well established health benefits for mothers and babies. Evidence suggests omega-3 fatty acids have a role in mood disorders, including epidemiological and treatment studies. Dr. Freeman will review the rationale for consideration of omega-3 fatty acids in perinatal depression, pilot data, and suggested future research directions in this area.
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Bipolar Disorder: Pharmacology During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Faculty: Katherine L. Wisner, MD, MS
Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology
In this teleconference, Dr. Wisner discusses the course of bipolar illness through childbearing and treatment strategies, particularly pharmacologic treatments including lithium, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants.
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The Importance of Assessing Comorbidities When Evaluating Perinatal Mood Disorders
Faculty: Susan Dowd Stone, MSW, LCSW
President, Postpartum Support International
The success of CBT or skills-based therapy in ameliorating symptoms of perinatal depression suggests the need to include focus on comorbid or subclinical conditions when assessing for perinatal mood disorders.
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SSRIs and Pregnancy
Faculty: Shari Lusskin, MD
With an aim to enhancing rational decision making, this teleconference will explore the recent controversies about serotonergic antidepressants in pregnancy, including concerns about birth defects, neonatal complications, and long-term neurodevelopment.
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Treatment Methods and the Use of Medication in Pregnant and Postpartum Women
Faculty: Vesna Pirec, MD
This overview of treatment issues in pregnant and postpartum women will cover such topics as who should be treated and when, treatment methods, and the associated risks and benefits of treatment.
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Postpartum Depression: Nursing Role and Responsibilities
Faculty: M. Cynthia Logsdon, DNS, ARNP
Nurses play an important role in the treatment of patients with PPD. In this teleconference, Dr. Logsdon discusses the challenges and opportunities accompanying that role.
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Appropriate Screening Techniques for PPD
Faculty: Linda H. Chaudron, MD, MS
In this teleconference, Dr. Chaudron reviews opportunities and techniques for PPD screening in obstetrical and pediatric settings.
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Postpartum Psychosis
Faculty: Katherine L. Wisner, MD, MS
Are you familiar with the causes, symptoms, treatment options, and epidemiology of postpartum psychosis? Do you know what other mental disorders typically coexist with postpartum depression? Dr. Wisner answers these questions and more in her presentation on postpartum psychosis.
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Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Perinatal Depression
Faculty: Scott Stuart, MD
Interpersonal therapy (IPT) focuses on helping people resolve problems in interpersonal relationships and increasing their social support. In this teleconference, Dr. Stuart discusses IPT's efficacy as a first-line treatment in postpartum depression.
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Screening Postpartum Adolescents for Postpartum Depression
Faculty: M. Cynthia Logsdon, DNS, ARNP
Many adolescents experience significant symptoms of depression in the early postpartum period. How do you screen for PPD in this age group, and what treatments are appropriate?
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