June 5, 2018
by Patricia Tomasi
Postpartum anxiety is common yet we don’t hear of it as often as we do postpartum depression even though it results in “highly detrimental” and long-term effects on a mother and child. A woman is more susceptible to anxiety in the postpartum period than at any other time of her life.
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May 15, 2018
by Patricia Tomasi
Due to increasing legalization, researchers are becoming increasingly interested in learning about the birth outcomes of children of pregnant and postpartum women who use marijuana, as well as the effects on the mother herself.
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May 7, 2018
by Amy Rollo
There are many different modalities of play therapy. While there are different types, all of the forms use play as the main form of communication. Play is thought to be a child’s natural language, so toys are an ordinary way for a child to communicate. Much research suggests that children 9 years and below can benefit from play therapy.
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May 7, 2018
by Patricia Tomasi
According to a new study and the first study ever to explore mental health treatment needs of parents of multiples, parents of twins and triplets and beyond require more mental health support than parents of singles including tailored programs.
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April 17, 2018
by Patricia Tomasi
A new study published in the American Economic Review demonstrates how the stress of the death of a loved one experienced by a woman while pregnant can have a significant social and economic impact on the mental health well being of the unborn child into adulthood.
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April 10, 2018
by Patricia Tomasi
Choosing whether or not to take antidepressants during pregnancy is a tough decision for pregnant women experiencing depression or anxiety, especially when a new study shows the brains of infants can be affected negatively. Therapy is a great option but what should women with severe depression and anxiety do?
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April 3, 2018
by Patricia Tomasi
Researchers are looking into the biological causes of perinatal depression. The hope is that one day there will be a biological test for women.
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March 20, 2018
by Patricia Tomasi
Researchers ponder how to adequately treat pregnant and postpartum women addicted to opioids as the news of the opioid crisis continues to grab headlines across North America.
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Students rally demanding legislative action following the tragic murder of 17 individuals on Valentine’s Day at the Marjory Stoneham Douglas high school in Parkland, Florida
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March 12, 2018
by Tracey Block
Social conversations sometimes turn to discussions and comparisons of the common phobias humans share--fear of heights; fear of spiders; fear of tight spaces. The list is endless. But some phobias are less common--and also less understood by researchers and professionals in psychology. One of these is Trypophobia.
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