Depression in pregnancy During pregnancy, symptoms of depression such as changes in sleep, appetite, and energy are often difficult to distinguish from the normal experiences of pregnancy.... Read More

The three psychiatric disorders most common after the birth of a baby are postpartum blues, postpartum depression, and postpartum psychosis. Depression and psychosis present risks to both the mother... Read More

Family involvement can make a difference in helping a child or adolescent recover from an eating disorder. Involving the family acknowledges that children and youth live within the context of a... Read More

It is widely recognized that a good therapeutic relationship is needed for a health care professional to work effectively with a patient struggling with an eating disorder.[1] The nature of an... Read More

Eating disorders are a heterogeneous group of psychiatric disorders that commonly affect adolescent females and have a high morbidity risk.[1] Treatment is changing from a rigid prescribed... Read More