Textbook of Women's Reproductive Mental Health

Finally-a definitive guide to women's reproductive mental health. The Textbook
of Women's Reproductive Mental Health is the first comprehensive text for
understanding, diagnosing, and supporting the unique mental health needs of
women and others who undergo female reproductive transitions during their entire
reproductive life cycle. Based on the award-winning National Curriculum in
Reproductive Psychiatry, this groundbreaking book collects the latest thinking,
research, and real-world practice from the brightest minds in psychiatry,
obstetrics, gynecology, and other women's health specialties to provide the most
complete compendium on women's reproductive mental health and the mental
illnesses that arise at times of reproductive transition.

This much-needed
resource is positioned to be a cornerstone in the burgeoning field of
reproductive psychiatry. Practitioners, researchers, and academics alike will
gain an inclusive understanding of the mental, emotional, and behavioral
disturbances related to female reproductive stages, including menstruation,
pregnancy and the postpartum period, and perimenopause. Organized for everyday
use, this convenient resource presents up-to-date information, case examples,
and practical tools alongside data-supported guidance for treatment.

A
thorough introduction to the physiology of the woman's reproductive life cycle
is included, with focused chapters that dive deep into a full range of mental
health conditions related to reproductive hormone transitions. Highly visual
coverage brings concepts to life using informative illustrations, charts, and
graphs to discuss topics such as

Sexual health and contraception
Premenstrual mood disorders Psychiatric disorders and treatments during
pregnancy, the postpartum period, and perimenopause The effects of stress
during pregnancy and attachment Infertility, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, and
delivery of offspring with major health problems Managing psychiatric
emergencies Prescribing commonly used drugs, including usage during pregnancy
and lactation

No other resource provides the depth of knowledge on
reproductive psychiatry presented in the Textbook of Women's Reproductive Mental
Health. Keep this book at your side for the latest screening tools and treatment
options, as well as instant answers to questions about the epidemiology,
clinical presentation, and pathophysiology of specific disorders.