OLATHE, Kan. — A new, first-of-its-kind oral pill to treat postpartum depression, which affects 1 in 7 women, comes with a hefty price tag. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Zurzuvae in August, but the company that makes the drug just announced the shocking price this week: $15,900 before insurance. This leaves many doctors …
With suicide rates increasing in the United States, communities must use every tool available to identify those at risk so they can be connected to the care they need. Earlier this year, Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) worked directly with the state’s health care providers to help increase suicide risk screening among pregnant and postpartum people, …
Top line Long-term exposure to air pollution during and after pregnancy increases a woman’s chances of experiencing postpartum depression, a study published Wednesday suggests, confirming previous research suggesting that prolonged exposure to Air pollution negatively affects mental health. Researchers suggest public health interventions could ease the burden of postpartum depression … [+] probably caused by …