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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Recently published articles about Women
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
Valproate Use in Pregnancy
May 29, 2018
Despite the large body of literature documenting poor outcomes after gestational exposure to valproate, it continues to be prescribed to women of childbearing potential. This Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology...
Letter to the Editor
Are Mixed Symptoms a Red Flag for Conversion of Postpartum Depression to Bipolar Disorder?
May 3, 2018
Hypomanic and manic symptoms are common in the postpartum period and can occur alone or in combination with symptoms of depression. Here, case histories are presented of 2 women...
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
Risk of Major Congenital Malformations With Methylphenidate or Amphetamine Use
January 23, 2018
How safe is it for pregnant women to use ADHD medication? Dr Andrade reviews recent studies on methylphenidate and amphetamine use during pregnancy to evaluate the findings and weigh...
Letter to the Editor
Graves' Disease and Psychosis in a Young Woman
August 31, 2017
The impact of thyroid disease on psychiatric symptoms is well-known but barely understood. A rare condition attracting increasing scientific interest is steroid responsive encephalopathy associated with autoimmune thyroiditis. The...
