Sex differences are prominent in mood and anxiety disorders and may provide a window
into mechanisms of onset and maintenance of affective disturbances in both men and …

The perinatal period is associated with an increased risk of severe mental disorders. We
summarise the evidence regarding the epidemiology, risk factors, and treatment of severe …

The Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) previously published
treatment guidelines for bipolar disorder in 2005, along with international commentaries and …

A recent worldwide survey in 11 countries found a median age of onset of about 25 years, 3
with an overall lifetime prevalence of 0.6% for bipolar I disorder (male predominance …

Objective: To estimate overall prevalence of bipolar disorder (BD) and the prevalence and
timing of bipolar-spectrum mood episodes in perinatal women. Data Sources: Databases …

Abstract Background Bipolar Disorder (BD) is a mental disorder usually diagnosed between
18 and 30 years of age; this coincides with the period when many women experience …

Individuals with mood disorders are at higher risk for self-harm and suicidal ideation than
other psychiatric group. However, the risk of self-harm and suicidal ideation after pregnancy …

Objective: To summarize risks related to (1) illness and (2) second-generation antipsychotic
(SGA) treatment in pregnant women and their offspring. Concerning illness-related risks, we …

Introduction. Antenatal depression is a syndrome, in which women experience depressed
mood, excessive anxiety, insomnia, and change in weight during the period of pregnancy …

Background Antenatal depression is more prevalent in low and middle income countries as
compared to high income countries. It has now been documented as a global public health …