Opinion|Videos|January 20, 2025
Treatment Choices For PPD and Peripartum Depression
Panelists discuss the strategic decision-making process for choosing among selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), rapid-onset treatments like zuranolone, and nonmedication therapies for postpartum depression (PPD), emphasizing the importance of treatment speed, severity of symptoms, and patient preferences.
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