Prioritizing maternal mental health in addressing morbidity and mortality

KL Wisner, C Murphy, MM Thomas - JAMA psychiatry, 2024 - jamanetwork.com
Importance The rate of maternal mortality in the United States is 2-fold to 3-fold greater than
that in other high-income countries. While many national initiatives have been developed to …

Polysubstance use during pregnancy: the importance of screening, patient education, and integrating a harm reduction perspective

A Board, DV D'Angelo, BS von Essen… - Drug and alcohol …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Substance use during pregnancy is associated with poor health outcomes. This
study assessed substance use, polysubstance use, and use of select prescription …

Maternal mental health as a major contributor to maternal mortality

LA Gimbel, S Weingarten, MC Smid… - Seminars in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Perinatal mental health conditions affect up to 20% of pregnant or postpartum individuals,
and nearly 15% of pregnant individuals meet criteria for substance use disorder (SUD). All …

The prevalence of suicidal behavior and ideation during pregnancy and postpartum period, its variation in the COVID-19 pandemic, and the related factors: A …

Z Karaçam, E Sarı, R Yüksel, H Arslantaş - The European Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Bacground Pregnancy and postpartum are sensitive periods for mental health problems due
to increased stressors and demands, and the prevalence of intentional self-harming …

Trends in and characteristics of drug overdose morbidity among pregnant and postpartum individuals in California, 2010-2018

S Goldman-Mellor, J Jensen, SS Cruz… - American Journal of …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Fatal drug overdoses among pregnant and postpartum individuals have risen dramatically
over the past 10 years. Trends in and characteristics of nonfatal drug overdoses in this …

Reproductive psychiatry training: A critical component of access to perinatal mental health treatment

MHAP of Psychiatry, MTAP of Gynecology - Seminars in Perinatology, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Perinatal Mental Health Disorders (PMHDs) pose significant challenges to the well-
being of perinatal individuals, infants, and families. Despite their prevalence and impact …

Factors associated with suicide mortality among reproductive age women: a case–control study

AM Loree, LM Hecht, HH Yeh, L Gavrilova… - … of reproductive and …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Objective Examine demographic, psychosocial, pregnancy-related, and healthcare
utilisation factors associated with suicide mortality among reproductive age women …

Services for Perinatal Patients with Opioid Use Disorder: A Comprehensive Baltimore City-wide 2023 Assessment

JA Ratner, JH Kirschner, B Spencer, M Terplan - 2024 - researchsquare.com
Background Overdose is a leading cause of maternal mortality; in response, maternal
mortality review committees have recommended expanding substance use disorder (SUD) …