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Webinar with Esther Rollhaus, M.D.: Risk vs. Risk vs. Benefit: Medications in Pregnancy and Postpartum

Thursday, October 29, 2026 @ 1:00PM (Eastern)
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Psychotropic medication use during pregnancy requires balancing the risks of untreated mental illness against the potential risks of medication exposure. This presentation reviews the evidence on SSRI and stimulant use in pregnancy and lactation, helping clinicians support their patients in making informed, individualized treatment decisions based on current research and clinical best practices, as appropriate to their professional scope. Specific topics covered: Comparing the risks of untreated perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and ADHD (PMADs) with the risks of antidepressant or…

We are a group of clinicians and researchers in the New York City Tri-State area with diverse specialties, areas of expertise and training. We share a commitment to meeting the mental health needs of women at all stages of their lives and to creating a community of the licensed Mental Health professionals who provide these services.  Our website provides a platform for high quality educational programming and networking so that our members can share resources, connect and provide excellent, innovative care to their patients. 

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