Depression

June 4, 2026

Can you safely taper off or stop an SSRI during pregnancy?

Part II of our series on the safety of SSRIs in pregnancy

byJohanna Duncan

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June 2, 2026

Are SSRIs safe in pregnancy? Here’s the research you need to know about

Part I of our series on the safety of SSRIs in pregnancy

byJohanna Duncan

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July 28, 2023

Study: Oral contraception use linked to high risk of depression in teen users

You already know hormonal birth control boasts common side effects like

byClare Sharp

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April 30, 2021

Yes, Birth Control Affects Mental Health. Here’s Why It Isn’t Addressed

“I had severe depression with suicidal thoughts

byMary Rose Somarriba

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February 12, 2020

Removing My IUD Removed My Depression

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December 22, 2019

Could the Pill Literally Be Shrinking Your Brain?

On December 4, 2019, a new study was published finding brain changes in women

byGrace Emily Stark

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December 6, 2019

The Pill and Stress: How Hormonal Contraception Might Make it Harder for You to Cope

Did you know that the Pill affects how we process stress?

byGrace Emily Stark

November 20, 2019

The Link between Depression and Birth Control

In my work as a psychotherapist, one of the first things I try to address with

byJulia Hogan-Werner, LCPC

October 28, 2019

New Book Explores How Hormonal Birth Control Affects Women’s Brains

In a new book titled How the Pill Changes Everything: Your Brain on Birth

byGabriella Patti

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October 15, 2019

The Pill vs.The Sandman: How Hormonal Contraception Messes With Your Sleep

Are you feeling tired?

byMargaret Brady

September 28, 2019

Study Shows Link Between Teen Birth Control Use and Adult Depression

A study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry found that