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Medications to reduce risk of Breast Cancer
Concerned about your risk of developing breast cancer? Did you know that there are medications you can take to reduce your risk of breast...
Jamie Sorenson
Jan 22 min read


All Psychiatrists should be Reproductive Psychiatrists
As a teacher, I simply teach reproductive psychiatry as the standard of care because that’s how it SHOULD be.
Jamie Sorenson
Dec 26, 20241 min read


Ketamine and Pharma
We don’t have all the answers about ketamine at this time, but it sure is exciting to see this field grow
Jamie Sorenson
Dec 26, 20242 min read


Folic Acid and Depakote
The one exception is Depakote or Valproic acid.
Jamie Sorenson
Dec 26, 20241 min read


Postpartum Blues or Postpartum Depression
Up to 50% of postpartum women experience what is commonly referred to as postpartum “blues,”
Jamie Sorenson
Dec 26, 20241 min read


What is Climate Psychiatry?
The World Health Organization (WHO) has ranked air pollution as one of the major environmental health risks
Jamie Sorenson
Dec 26, 20241 min read


What on earth is "High Functioning Depression"?
In order for it to “count” as depression, there has to be impairment in function.
Jamie Sorenson
Dec 26, 20241 min read


SAHM
They also estimated that SAHMs in 2011 should make 115k annually. With inflation, imagine what that number is now.
Jamie Sorenson
Dec 26, 20241 min read


Postpartum Support International
Postpartum support international is probably the most comprehensive resource I could offer you!
Jamie Sorenson
Dec 26, 20241 min read


Cannabis and Mama
Many people assume that cannabis is an option because “it’s natural”, unfortunately it's not.
Jamie Sorenson
Dec 26, 20241 min read


"I don't feel like myself" says the postpartum mama
I like to think learning is the key to treatment of mental health problems in general, but especially postpartum!
Jamie Sorenson
Dec 26, 20241 min read


Knock Out the Depression Early
Depression does not have a look or appearance. Anyone can be experiencing depression, it does not discriminate.
Jamie Sorenson
Dec 26, 20241 min read


Reproductive Psychiatry Foe: Depakote
One of the very few medications we avoid in reproductive psychiatry is Depakote or Valproic Acid.
Jamie Sorenson
Dec 26, 20241 min read


Social Support for Mothers' Mental Health
Virtually every study shows that having a happy and healthy mama outweighs the risk of taking psychiatric medication. There are a few...
Jamie Sorenson
Dec 26, 20241 min read


"Sensations of the Heart" or QT prolongation?
The sensations of the heart could be an arrhythmia from QT prolongation.
Jamie Sorenson
Dec 26, 20241 min read


Am I a troll? or is it OCD?
So if you struggled coming out of lockdown, you are not alone in the slightest. Especially if you have OC traits!
Jamie Sorenson
Dec 26, 20241 min read


Venlafaxine Discontinuation
Having trouble with discontinuation of an antidepressant? You are not alone. All the antidepressants can cause discontinuation symptoms...
Jamie Sorenson
Dec 26, 20242 min read


Is our research on animal models useless for women?
Only 2% of mammals menstruate the way women do and we don’t even bother to consistently study cycling hormones in animal models that...
Jamie Sorenson
Dec 26, 20241 min read


Mental Health Challenges of New Moms
When you’re a new mom, it’s hard! You need a great team behind you. Modern day motherhood is just too isolating to do alone. So if you...
Jamie Sorenson
Dec 26, 20241 min read


The Frustration of Panic
Is this what you look like mid panic attack too? There is treatment. Antidepressants are actually first line. They were really poorly...
Jamie Sorenson
Dec 26, 20241 min read
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