Special Populations

Peripartum psychosis is considered a psychiatric emergency. Here is how an interdisciplinary team can provide the best care.

On April 7, 2025, the World Health Organization launched a yearlong initiative focused on improving maternal and newborn health.

Female offenders in the criminal justice system are more likely to have experienced trauma and are more likely to be diagnosed with conditions such as PTSD and depression compared with male offenders.

In his brand new video series, Frank A. Clark, MD, sits down with an expert to discuss parental leave and how it relates to psychiatry.

The LGBTQIA+ community has faced marginalization and stereotyping in media, including video games. Let’s examine the intersection of identity, mental health, and video gaming.

Learn more about a condition that is often underestimated and mistaken for typical premenstrual symptoms or mood swings: premenstrual dysphoric disorder.

Here is a message to the women all over the world who need uplifting.

Postpartum psychosis occurs in about 1 to 2 per thousand new mothers. In this personal story, one writer shares her experience with postpartum psychosis.

The president of Black Psychiatrists of America shares his thoughts on making a difference for Black communities, the removal of the REMS for clozapine, and more.

How can you provide comprehensive care in underserved environments, particularly for individuals with complex mental health needs? Amitha Dhingra, MD, weighs in.

Consideration of both practical and ethical concerns, as well as an interdisciplinary approach, can lead to better outcomes for pregnant patients with psychosis.

Judith S. Beck, PhD, and Janeé M. Steele, PhD, engage in a conversation about how clinicians from all backgrounds can address issues of race in session and also empower Black patients with a sense of personal pride in their identities.

According to a new label update, the transfer of Qelbree into breastmilk is low.

Check out these top tips for treating postpartum depression from the Real Psychiatry conference!

Fill out this survey if you are a clinician who lactated while working.

Let’s explore the barriers and current evidence on mental health care access for foster children.

Patients who have experienced a perinatal loss are at increased risk of MDD, anxiety disorders, and trauma-related disorders.

Postpartum psychosis has a complicated presentation and is often misdiagnosed or missed in patients.

Learn more about how cognitive behavior therapy can be used as a healing tool in marginalized communities.

How can we improve rural mental health?

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder: a condition that is often underestimated and mistaken for typical premenstrual symptoms or mood swings.

Learn more about the latest research related to 9/11 trauma and other psychiatric comorbidities.

What is the best treatment course for prolonged grief disorder?

Fathers have to make psychological adjustments during their partner's pregnancy and during the first year with the baby. What does a meta-analysis tell us of their mental state?