New Treatment Options for Postpartum Depression
PPD has historically been treated with general antidepressants, but new medications are changing that.
In the past, people with postpartum depression (PPD) relied on traditional antidepressants. This included SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) and SNRIs (serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors).
In this video, learn about new FDA-approved medications specifically for PPD, according to Naomi Torres-Mackie, PhD, Clinical Psychologist at Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health.
- Naomi Torres-Mackie, PhDNaomi Torres-Mackie, PhD, is a Clinical Psychologist at Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health.
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