Posts in Mood Disorders

Perinatal depression is under-diagnosed and under-treated worldwide and in New York City. Recent studies have shown that 12% of pregnant women and 13% of postpartum women screen positive for anxiety and depression, essentially no different from the non-pregnant population.

Mood DisordersShari LusskinJune 3, 2018Pregnancy, Perinatal Depression

Premenstrual Mood Disorders

While over 50% of menstruating women report mild irritability or depression prior to their periods, between 5% and 8 % suffer from the more serious mood changes of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). These women are usually seen by their Ob/Gyn first.

Mood DisordersShari LusskinJune 2, 2018Premenstrual

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