More studies needed on mental health treatments during and after pregnancy

(Wiley) Untreated mental health disorders can be a serious problem for women and their children during pregnancy and after giving birth, during the postpartum period. A recent analysis funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and published in Psychiatric Research& Clinical Practice notes that few studies have examined the benefits of medications for mental health disorders in pregnant and postpartum women.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news