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Postpartum & Perinatal Depression: What New Parents Need to Know
This article is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 or visit your nearest emergency department. Quick Take “Baby blues” usually peak around days 4–5...
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Bipolar Disorder & Pregnancy — Safer Choices Before, During, and After
Quick take: Pregnancy doesn’t “pause” bipolar disorder. The risk of relapse is higher if mood stabilizers are stopped. Many patients can continue medication with careful planning. Valproate is generally contraindicated in pregnancy; lithium...
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Eating Disorders — Types, Red Flags, Medical Risks, and Evidence-Based Care
This article is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 or visit your nearest emergency department. Quick take: Eating disorders are medical and psychological...
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Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder (OCD) — What It Is, Who It Affects, and...
This article is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 or visit your nearest emergency department. Quick take: is a treatable condition marked by obsessions...
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Bipolar Disorder — What It Is, Who It Affects, and What...
This article is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 or visit your nearest emergency department. Quick take: Bipolar disorder causes episodic shifts in mood...
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PTSD: What It Is, Who It Affects, and What Actually Works
Quick take: PTSD is a treatable condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing trauma. First-line care is trauma-focused psychotherapy; certain medications can help, but benzodiazepines are not recommended for PTSD. If you’re in...
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