Psychiatry

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Infertility and Mental Health: Distress, Treatment, and Pregnancy Outcomes

Infertility is linked to depression, anxiety, and treatment dropout. Evidence suggests CBT, support groups, and counseling can reduce distress.

By Dr. A. Manasa, MBBS · Oct 16, 2026 · 6 min read

Psychiatry·WMH

Breastfeeding and psychiatric medications: safety data and clinical guidance

Breastfeeding and psychiatric medications can often be combined with careful selection, infant monitoring, and individualized risk-benefit assessment.

Oct 16, 2026

Psychiatry·WMH

Women’s Mental Health Names 2026 Fall NP Masterclass Cohort

Women’s Mental Health welcomes its 2026 Fall NP Masterclass cohort, expanding nurse practitioner training in reproductive and perinatal…

Oct 16, 2026

Psychiatry·WMH

Perinatal OCD screening tools can catch missed postpartum symptoms

Depression screens often miss postpartum OCD. A stepwise approach using EPDS, PASS, and brief OCD tools can improve…

Oct 16, 2026

Psychiatry·MHRA

MHRA adds antidepressant safety warnings on suicidality and PSSD

MHRA will update antidepressant leaflets with boxed warnings, a patient card, and PSSD language after a major review…

Oct 16, 2026

Psychiatry·MHRA

MHRA issues PRO resources for digital mental health technologies

MHRA publishes resources on patient-reported outcomes for digital mental health technologies, covering evidence generation, safety, ethics and reporting.

Oct 16, 2026

Psychiatry·MHRA

MHRA DMHT Working Group Shapes UK Digital Mental Health Regulation

MHRA and NICE detail how a long-running working group shaped UK regulation, evaluation, AI priorities, and guidance for…

Oct 16, 2026

Psychiatry·WMH

PMOS Linked to Higher Depression and Anxiety Burden in Women

PMOS is tied to substantially higher depression and anxiety rates, supporting routine screening and integrated endocrine-psychiatric care.

Oct 16, 2026

Psychiatry·WMH

Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders: Blues, Depression, Psychosis, and Treatment

Postpartum mood and psychotic disorders range from transient blues to psychiatric emergency, with screening, treatment, and breastfeeding considerations…

Oct 16, 2026

Psychiatry·WMH

Perinatal Substance Use Demands Universal Screening and Ongoing Care

Perinatal substance use raises risks for mother and infant, making universal screening, compassionate treatment, and postpartum follow-up essential.

Oct 16, 2026

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