Women’s mental health can be influenced by a range of factors, from hormonal changes to societal pressures. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry provides insights into the unique psychiatric challenges faced by women, offering a comprehensive exploration of topics from postpartum depression to menopause-related mood disturbances. Our expert editors ensure content is both actionable and relevant, aiding psychiatrists in offering gender-specific care.
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Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
Cannabis Use During Pregnancy and Neuropsychiatric Adverse Outcomes in Children and Young Adults
January 6, 2025
Current research suggests that prenatal cannabis exposure is linked to many adverse outcomes, including psychosis proneness, psychotic-like experiences, internalizing and externalizing problems, attention problems, thought-related problems, social problems, impaired...
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
Cannabis Use in Pregnancy and ASD or ADHD in Offspring
December 23, 2024
Although the number of cannabis-exposed pregnancies (with ASD and ADHD as the outcomes) in world literature is small, cannabis use during pregnancy is a clear marker for adverse neurodevelopmental...
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
Understanding Meta-Analysis Using Gestational Exposure to Cannabis and Birth Defects
November 20, 2024
Dr Andrade discusses strengths and limitations of two recent meta-analyses on birth defects associated with cannabis exposure, with a view to providing readers with a deeper understanding of how...
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Case Report
Delusional Disorder and PMDD With Antipsychotic-Induced Hyperprolactinemia
August 15, 2024
A patient diagnosed with PMDD developed delusional disorder, with marked variability in symptom severity correlating with the menstrual cycle, as well as hyperprolactinemia after starting antipsychotic treatment.
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Letter to the Editor
Mental Health Assessment and Psychosocial Intervention in Maternal-Fetal Interventions
November 18, 2024
In discussing a recent JCP letter to the editor, Akerson et al recommend that centers for fetal diagnosis and treatment include a social worker who can provide psychosocial assessment,...
Original Research
Psychiatric Comorbidities in Adolescents With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
November 7, 2024
PCOS symptoms extend beyond reproductive issues, with noted correlations to anxiety, depression, and suicidal attempts. This study assessed psychiatric comorbidities among hospitalized adolescent females with PCOS.
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
Cannabis Use in Pregnancy and Adverse Outcomes
October 30, 2024
This article focuses on the use of cannabis by women during the reproductive lifespan and specifically during pregnancy, and maternal and neonatal outcomes associated with exposure. Two recent large...