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What's Up With Zuranolone for PPD?
In this article, we will discuss the new FDA-approved medication for postpartum depression called Zuranolone. Zuranolone is the first medication approved by the FDA with a specific indication for postpartum depression, which is unique because it works quite quickly.
Launch of our Accelerated Treatment Program
You deserve your best self. This program gets you there.
A first of its kind — virtual, intensive, and accelerated four-week mental health treatment program uniquely for pregnant and postpartum women and their specific mental health struggles.
What is Integrative Psychiatry?
The difference between integrative psychiatry and traditional psychiatry is sometimes described as the difference between focusing on wellness (integrative) versus illness (traditional). Often, in more traditional psychiatry, the goal is to identify the illness and then treat that. This works for many patients. However, there are some…
5 Tips on How to Read Medical Journals
I always rely on a variety of medical journals and scientific literature when making clinical assessments and recommendations. My goal here is to help you translate that often difficult-to-read medical jargon into useful information that can help answer a good number of your questions about pregnancy…
Medication Safety Review Series: SSRIs
This series will review a medication (commonly used in mental health treatment) weekly to describe its safety profile and answer five important questions. SSRIs are the first line medications for treatment mood and anxiety illnesses during pregnancy, postpartum, and outside the reproductive period. These medications act on…
Medication Safety Review Series: Lamotrigine (aka Lamictal)
This series will review a medication (commonly used in mental health treatment) weekly to describe its safety profile and answer five important questions. Lamotrigine (or as its known by its brand name, Lamictal) is a medication that was initially introduced to treat seizure disorders and more recently has been found to be helpful as a mood stabilizer. It is often prescribed for…
Treatment Options for Insomnia in Pregnancy
Sleep in pregnancy can be a challenge and poor sleep leads to various emotional and physical consequences. Before seeking treatment for sleep, it is important to evaluate the potential reasons why you might be having difficulty with sleep, whether it is…
Perinatal Depression? Massage Can Help
We have previously discussed the importance of treating depression during pregnancy, given the potential consequences on the developing infant and the delivery. This article focuses on one specific type of treatment – massage – as a means of managing the symptoms of depression. Massage as a form of treatment can be quite varied, and includes…
Guide to Folic Acid for Depression
Every pregnant woman is encouraged to take folic acid as a supplement during pregnancy. Folate is important for the formation of the neural tube – the precursor to the spine and brain. But did you know it has also been studied as a treatment for depression? Folate is one of the…
Medication Safety Review: Trazodone
This series will review a medication (commonly used in mental health treatment) weekly to describe its safety profile and answer five important questions. Today we focus on trazodone, a medication in the antidepressant class. However, its most common use is as a sleep aid. The doses of trazodone when used as…
Medication Safety Review: Zolpidem (Ambien)
This series will review a medication (commonly used in mental health treatment) weekly to describe its safety profile and answer five important questions. Today we focus on zolpidem (brand name: Ambien). Zolpidem is a medication used to help with sleep, a sedative that comes both in immediate and extended release forms. Sleep is essential, particularly during pregnancy, as poor sleep can lead to…
Medication Safety Review Series: Wellbutrin (Bupropion)
This medication is a commonly prescribed antidepressant. It is often used as a first-line treatment option because it is well tolerated and avoids some of the side effects of other medications (for example, no sexual side effects and no weight gain). It has also been prescribed to help with smoking cessation. I have had many women who continue to take this medication during…
Dr. Glezer began her training at Harvard and then transitioned to the University of California, San Francisco, where she has been a practicing physician, teacher, mentor, and is an associate professor. She is board certified in adult and forensic psychiatry, a member of the American Psychiatric Association, and the immediate past President of the Northern California Psychiatric Society.
She has worked with hundreds of women going through the emotional challenges of conception, pregnancy, loss, and postpartum. She has been interviewed for, and her written work has appeared on multiple leading sites, including Huffington Post, Fit Pregnancy, Health Line, Help Guide, and more.
She began her private practice to help women throughout the Bay Area access reproductive mental health services and is really passionate about helping as many women as possible.
