Antidepressant treatment for postnatal depression.

Abstract

CLINICAL QUESTION:

Are antidepressants associated with improved outcomes for postnatal depression?

BOTTOM LINE:

Compared with placebo, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are associated with better response and remission rates for postnatal depression. However, few studies included women with severe depression or suicidal ideation. There are insufficient data to conclude whether antidepressants are associated with better outcomes than psychological interventions.

• Authors: Emma Molyneaux, Kylee Trevillion, Louise M Howard
• Journal: JAMA (JAMA) Vol. 313 Issue 19 Pg. 1965-6 (May 19 2015) ISSN: 1538-3598 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 25988466 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)

Chemical References

• Antidepressive Agents
• Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors

Topics

• Adult
• Antidepressive Agents (therapeutic use)
• Depression, Postpartum (drug therapy, therapy)
• Female
• Humans
• Meta-Analysis as Topic
• Psychotherapy
• Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (therapeutic use)