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"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


ADHD and Driving
ADHD is a problem with executive function: planning, decision making and timing. It’s not just attention. People with ADHD are at...
Jamie Sorenson
Dec 26, 20241 min read


It’s just your luteal phase! PMDD
It’s not just you! So many women struggle with mood and anxiety disturbances during the second half of their cycle. It can especially...
Jamie Sorenson
Dec 13, 20241 min read
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