Media — Dr. Katie Unverferth, Los Angeles Psychiatrist

In the News:
Menopause and Mental Health in UCLA Health News
First Pill for Postaprtum Depression in Parade
How to Stay Balanced in Quarantine in Byrdie
I’m Terrified to Give Birth in Good Housekeeping
What is an Extrovert? in Forbes Health

Beautiful #thanksgiving weekend in the Sierras with my family🍁

Not pictured: Landon getting car sick on the way up and down the mountain 🫠

Perimenopause typically begins around age 47 and can last an average of 4 years, with menopause usually occurring around age 51. This transitional phase is marked by fluctuating hormones, changes in menstrual cycles, and symptoms like hot flashes, mo

Antidepressants are the gold standard for treatment of anxiety and depression during the perimenopausal period. Typically, prior response to antidepressants guides treatment choice, meaning that if you have taken an antidepressant before, you would l

Parenting is difficult! And can affect physical and mental health. Here are 5 key takeaways from the recent surgeon general’s report.

#parent #parenting #parentproblems #womensmentalhealth #womensmentalhealthawareness #couplegoals #couples #r

Previous studies have shown that lisdexamphetamine might help mitigate some of the cognitive symptoms of perimenopause. This study specifically looked at surgically induced menopause (where cognitive dysfunction is known to be more severe) and found

Did you know that many women with schizophrenia face unique challenges during pregnancy? Research shows that the majority experience psychotic symptoms in pregnancy, and nearly one-third require psychiatric hospitalization during this vulnerable time

This relatively large study included 7065 pregnancies exposed to amphetamine and 1123 exposed to methylphenidate. After adjusting for confounders, this study found no increased risk for any neurodevelopmental disorder in children exposed to stimulant

Podcast with Your Anxiety Toolkit on Menopause and Anxiety

Lecture at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience on Depression in Pregnancy

Lecture at the National Psychopharmacology Update on Depression in Pregnancy