Psychoactive Drug Treatment PSYCHIATRIC TREATMENT THROUGH ANTIDEPRESSANTS Treatment of Pregnant and Lactating Women through 'Antidepressants' Treatment of Pregnant and Lactating Women through 'Antidepressants' A large number of pregnant women suffer from psychiatric problem at some stage in their pregnancies are treated with psychotropic medicines. Prescribing these medicines to pregnant women is a special concern for the gynecologists and the patients due to the several risks involved; like miscarriages, abortions, premature births and infants with

("St. John's Wort," 2006, NCAM: National Council of Alternative Medicine) Research, at present, is inconclusive. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) conducted a 3-year study of 336 patients with major depression of moderate severity. The study randomly assigned patients to an 8-week trial. One-third of patients received a uniform dose of St. John's Wort, another third a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) commonly prescribed for depression, and the final group

The issue that is most often associated with the diagnosis of PPD is the time frame, however Records notes that there are major discrepancies between the maternity and psychiatric literature making a 2-12-month diagnosis difficult (Records pp). The subjects in Records's study described how their past abuse experiences affected their thoughts and view of their labor, delivery, and postpartum experiences (Records pp). Records revealed that "all of the subjects

birth of a child is often a time of anxiety for both parents and a source of physical, emotional, and mental strain for the soon to be mother. Within a short amount of time however, family members usually become accustomed to new sleeping schedules, different routines, and even occasional moments of mild depression or mood swings. Their lives quickly return to normal, and their emotions become stable, which allows

Experimental Method Design Project Impact of different types of support systems on postpartum depression in women The research question under study is the degree to which support structures can affect the severity of the symptoms of postpartum depression. Other questions that may be considered include whether certain support structures are more valuable than others, such as the father of the child vs. family members and friends, or formal, professional supportive structures such

Paxil In the 35 years following its development, femoxetine, commonly known by its trade name "Paxil," has been the focus of a growing body of research based on its proven harmful effects, most especially an increased incidence of suicide. The fact that the drug's manufacturer concealed evidence of these harmful effects has added further fuel to the investigatory fires and new findings continue to confirm the harmful effects of Paxil