Psychiatry

Walking can help mild to moderate postpartum depression symptoms: study
As little as 15 minutes a day of brisk walking could help many women who struggle with postpartum depression, according to a study from Western University.
What we know (and what we don't) about clinical use of psychedelic drugs
Your patients may start asking more about psychedelics. While there have been some promising results from trials involving psychedelic-assisted therapy, many questions remain.

How to prevent, assess and treat depression among older adults

Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health issues updated Canadian guidelines.
Depression, SSRIs independently associated with preterm birth, low Apgar scores

A meta-analysis of more than 200 studies examines the data from multiple countries.
POP QUIZ: SSRI/SNRI antidepressants in pregnancy and breastfeeding

An updated Canadian Paediatric Society position statement reviews outcomes in infants exposed to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) or serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) antidepressants during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
Safety of SSRI/SNRI antidepressants in pregnancy

Canadian Paediatric Society position statement reviews neonatal outcomes, infant monitoring and whether mothers using an SSRI/SNRI should breastfeed.
Suspended: Psychiatrist deemed patient paranoid yet fed him QAnon links and conspiracy theories

'When your patient was suicidal, you abandoned him,' the discipline committee at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario reprimanded the London, Ont., practitioner.
Don’t worry, you’ve got this! Treatment of anxiety disorders in children and adolescents

Treatment of anxiety disorders in children and adolescents
Postpartum mental health visits up 30% during pandemic

Researchers also saw a noticeable bump in post-partum depression within the first three months after giving birth, and said isolation from COVID-19 restrictions likely played a role.
Mental health impact of COVID-19 outlasts physical illness: studies

Walking can help mild to moderate postpartum depression symptoms: study

What we know (and what we don't) about clinical use of psychedelic drugs

How to prevent, assess and treat depression among older adults

Depression, SSRIs independently associated with preterm birth, low Apgar scores

POP QUIZ: SSRI/SNRI antidepressants in pregnancy and breastfeeding

Safety of SSRI/SNRI antidepressants in pregnancy

Suspended: Psychiatrist deemed patient paranoid yet fed him QAnon links and conspiracy theories

Don’t worry, you’ve got this! Treatment of anxiety disorders in children and adolescents

Postpartum mental health visits up 30% during pandemic

Mental health impact of COVID-19 outlasts physical illness: studies