Frontier mental health research: psychedelics & drug studies

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2 papers

Postpartum Depression: Etiology, Treatment, and Consequences for Maternal Care

Daiana Anne‐Marie Dimcea, Răzvan Petca, Mihai Cristian Dumitrașcu, Florica Şandru, Claudia Mehedințu, Aida Petca
Diagnostics Summary & key facts 2024 31 citations

This review says postpartum depression (PPD) is a common and disabling problem that has been rising in many places. It summarizes known risk factors in social and economic life, childbirth history, lifestyle, and past mental illness. The paper also reviews biological and genetic work (the serotonin transporter gene, SERT, is…

Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior

Exploring Psychedelics for Unmet Needs in Women’s Reproductive Health

Sara Shoar, Alissa Bazinet, Chaitra Jairaj
Psychedelic Medicine Summary & key facts 2025 1 citation

While there is therapeutic potential for psychedelics in women's reproductive health issues, comprehensive research pertaining to women is lacking. While rigorous scientific inquiry into the safety, efficacy, and mechanisms of action of psychedelics in women's health is paramount, public health messaging should dispel myths and promote risk reduction strategies. Collaboration…

Chemical synthesis and alkaloids Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior Psychedelics and Drug Studies
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