University of Arizona - Department of Psychiatry

The Women’s Mental Health Program Clinic

Emphasis: Mood and Anxiety Disorders in the Context of Reproductive Events
Priorities: Pregnancy, Postpartum, Perimenopause (going through menopause), Premenstrual (related to monthly cycle) Disorders; Women with major depression, anxiety disorders, and bipolar disorder

For clinical care or research participation, please telephone the Women’s Mental Health Program (520) 626-3273.

Current Studies

Study of Sertraline (Zoloft™) Treatment During Pregnancy
Pregnant/Postpartum Depression Study
Depression Study for Perimenopausal

Study of Sertraline (Zoloft™) Treatment During Pregnancy
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The University of Arizona Department of Psychiatry Women’s Mental Health Program (WMHP) is looking for:

Pregnant women;
With a history of depression;
On a stable dose of Zoloft™ (sertraline)

Many women experience depression and receive treatment with antidepressants during pregnancy. We are conducting a study to see if blood levels of the antidepressant Zoloft™ (sertraline) change throughout pregnancy. If interested, please call Marcy @ (520) 626-3273. Compensation provided. This study is sponsored by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The WMHP is affiliated with the UA National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health.

Pregnant/Postpartum Depression Study

Are you pregnant or have you just had a baby? Have you been feeling down in the dumps, sad or blue? Are you enjoying things less than you usually do? Are you crying uncontrollably or are you more irritable? The University of Arizona's Women's Mental Health Program is conducting two studies with Omega-3 fatty acids for pregnant or postpartum women who are suffering from depression. To find out if you qualify, please call. Research Contact Person: Marcy W. @ (520) 626-3273

Depression Study for Perimenopausal

Are you at least 40 years old? Are you feeling down in the dumps or sad most of the time? Are you feeling irritable? Have you noticed changes in your appetite, in your ability to sleep, and/or your energy level? If you answered yes to the above questions, you may qualify for a research study in the Women's Mental Health Program at the University of Arizona Department of Psychiatry Treatment is with a marketed medication. If you are interested, please call. Research Contact Person: Marcy W. @ (520) 626-3273

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