Concise Guide to Women's Mental Health

Univ. of California, Los Angeles. Pocket-sized quick reference includes new data on premenstrual dysphoric disorder, the use of psychiatric medications in pregnant and lactating women, and hormone replacement therapy. Incorporates the authors' experiences in the Women's Life Center. Previous edition: c1997. Softcover. DNLM: Mental Disorders.

Victoria C. Hendrick is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences Director, Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood Disorders Program, Assistant Director, Women's Mood Disorders Research Program, University of California at Los Angeles, Edelman Westside Mental Health Center, Los Angeles, California.

Introduction to the Concise Guides Series

xiii

Preface

xv

Introduction

1

(10)

Gender Differences in Psychiatric Disorders

1

(2)

Gender Differences in Psychopharmacology

3

(1)

Laboratory Evaluation: Significant Considerations for Women

4

(1)

The Psychiatric Assessment of Women

5

(3)

References

8

(3)

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

11

(16)

Etiology

11

(2)

Risk Factors

13

(1)

Evluation

13

(3)

Treatment Strategies

16

(6)

Approach to Treatment

22

(1)

References

23

(4)

Hormonal Contraception and Effects on Mood

27

(6)

Hormonal Contraception

27

(3)

Effects of Hormonal Contraception on Mood

30

(1)

References

31

(2)

Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy

33

(36)

General Principles

33

(1)

Prepregnancy Counseling

34

(3)

Nonpharmacological Interventions

37

(1)

Pharmacological Interventions

37

(2)

Use of Psychiatric Medications During Pregnancy

39

(12)

Course and Management of Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy

51

(7)

Substance Abuse and Pregnancy

58

(6)

References

64

(5)

Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders

69

(20)

Postpartum Blues

69

(3)

Postpartum Depression

72

(3)

Postpartum Psychosis

75

(2)

Etiology of Postpartum Mood Disorders

77

(1)

Postpartum Anxiety Disorders

78

(1)

Breast-Feeding and Psychotropic Medications

78

(1)

Guidelines for Use of Psychotropic Medications in Breast-Feeding Mothers

79

(6)

References

85

(4)

Induced Abortion and Pregnancy Loss

89

(14)

Induced Abortion

89

(1)

Epidemiology

89

(1)

Abortion Techniques, Mortality, and Morbidity

90

(1)

Reasons for Induced Abortion

91

(1)

Prenatal Diagnosis and Induced Abortion

91

(3)

Psychological Effects of Elective Abortion

94

(1)

Abortion Counseling

94

(3)

Pregnancy Loss

97

(3)

References

100

(3)

Infertility: Psychological Implications of Diagnosis and Treatment

103

(12)

Epidemiology

103

(1)

Etiology

103

(1)

Related Psychological Factors

104

(2)

Evaluation

106

(1)

Treatment

107

(3)

Psychological Reactions to Infertility Treatment

110

(1)

Treatment of Psychological Difficulties Related to Infertility

111

(1)

When the Infertile Couple Succeeds in Achieving Pregnancy

112

(1)

References

113

(2)

Perimenopause and Menopause

115

(20)

Definitions and History

115

(1)

Hormonal Changes

116

(1)

Physical Changes

117

(1)

Mood Changes

117

(1)

Surgical Menopause

118

(2)

Menopause and Sexuality

120

(1)

Hormone Replacement Therapy

121

(4)

Testosterone and Other Androgens in Peri- and Postmenopausal Women

125

(3)

Evaluation and Treatment of Depression

128

(2)

Menopause, Hormone Replacement, and Cognition

130

(1)

References

131

(4)

Gender Issues in the Treatment of Mental Illness

135

(32)

Schizophrenia in Women

135

(3)

Mood Disorders in WOmen

138

(9)

Alcohol and Substance Abuse in Women

147

(4)

Eating Disorders in Women

151

(3)

Sleep Disorders in Women

154

(1)

Women Victims of Violence

155

(5)

References

160

(7)

Female-Specific Cancers

167

(8)

Breast Cancer

167

(1)

Gynecological Cancer

168

(1)

Psychiatric Consultation

169

(4)

References

173

(2)

Appendix: Resources and Support Groups

175

(4)

Index

179

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