MGH Center for Women's Mental Health

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Welcome to the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Women’s Mental Health, a perinatal and reproductive psychiatry information center.

This website provides a range of current information including discussion of new research findings in women’s mental health and how such investigations inform day-to-day clinical practice. Despite the growing number of studies being conducted in women’s health, the clinical implications of such work are frequently controversial, leaving patients with questions regarding the most appropriate path to follow. Providing these resources to patients and their doctors so that individual clinical decisions can be made in a thoughtful and collaborative fashion dovetails with the mission of our Center.

We hope you find this website informative and we welcome your comments.
Menopausal Women with Hot Flashes Needed for Research Study

Are you menopausal?
Do you have hot flashes?

If you are a 40-62 year-old menopausal woman who has hot flashes, you may be eligible for a 14-week research study at both Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital evaluating how an antidepressant medication treats your menopausal symptoms. You will receive study medication and monitoring of your menopausal symptoms at no cost. You will be compensated up to $180 for your participation.

If you are interested in this study and would like to be seen at Massachusetts General Hospital:

Please call (617) 724-6540 or email MGH@MsFlash.org
185 Cambridge Street
Suite 2000
Boston, MA 02114

If you are interested in this study and would like to be seen at Brigham and Women’s Hospital:

Please call (617) 732-9863 or email BWH@MsFlash.org

850 Boylston Street
Suite 307
Chesnut Hill, MA 02467
The MGH Center for Women’s Mental Health
Perinatal and Reproductive Psychiatry Program
Simches Research Builiding
185 Cambridge St Suite 2200
Boston, MA 02114
To make an appointment:

Massachusetts General Hospital Clinical Program: (617) 724-7792

Latest News from our Blog

Acupuncture for the Treatment of Depression During Pregnancy

Published: February 23rd, 2010

Depression during pregnancy is relatively common, affecting about 10 to 15% of women. While there is a growing body of literature supporting the reproductive safety of certain antidepressants, many women ... (read more)
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Prevent Onset of Psychotic Disorders in High Risk Populations

Published: February 10th, 2010

Psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder are devastating disorders that usually require chronic care and impact individuals and their family members greatly in terms of morbidity and mortality. ... (read more)
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Call for Abstracts: Postpartum Support International and Marce Society Conference in October 2010

Published: February 3rd, 2010

Postpartum Support International will hold its annual conference jointly with the Marce Society in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from October 27-30, 2010. Marce Society president Katherine Wisner, M.D. has announced ... (read more)
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Anticonvulsant Use in Pregnancy and Nursing: Differences in Recommendations from Psychiatrists vs. Neurologists

Published: February 3rd, 2010

There are strong parallels between the clinical management of bipolar disorder and epilepsy, and women with these disorders face significant challenges while pregnant or planning to conceive. In this setting, ... (read more)
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Prenatal Use of Atypical Antipsychotics: Effect on Birth Weight

Published: January 25th, 2010

Atypical antipsychotic medications are commonly used for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Despite the increasing use of these medications in women of child-bearing age, there is still relatively ... (read more)
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