Understanding Biomarkers of Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders

Author: Jennifer L. Payne

Book Title: Biomarkers of Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders

Publication Date: September 28, 2019

Language: English

ISBN: 9780128155080, 9780128158364

Summary: Biomarkers of Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders provides an up-to-date reference on the current research relating to biomarkers in psychiatric disorders, including major depressive disorder, OCD, and bipolar disorder in the immediate postpartum time-period. It is the only reference on the market that synthesizes and interprets available data and reviews clinical phenotypes. Topics cover hormonal contributions, immunology, epigenetics, and neuroimaging.

Key Points:– Identifies epigenetic, hormonal, immunological, and neuroimaging biomarkers- Provides biomarkers for depression, OCD, and psychosis- Includes clinical phenotypes for psychiatric disorders- Discusses future research and directions in the field

Why is this book important? The risk of psychiatric illness during pregnancy appears to be equivalent to the risk at any other time in a woman’s life, but the risk in the immediate postpartum time period is dramatically increased, hence the importance of the discussions in this title.

Target Audience: Researchers, healthcare professionals, and students interested in understanding the biomarkers of postpartum psychiatric disorders.

Key Takeaways:– The importance of understanding biomarkers in postpartum psychiatric disorders- The role of hormonal contributions, immunology, epigenetics, and neuroimaging in these disorders- Future directions in research and treatment

Conclusion: Biomarkers of Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders is a valuable resource for those interested in understanding the complexities of postpartum psychiatric disorders and the role of biomarkers in diagnosis and treatment.