Cross-continental collaboration for understanding postpartum major depression with psychotic features

PurposeAssess postpartum depression and psychotic symptoms from three continents. MethodsCompare numbers of women with depression and psychotic symptoms, mania with or without psychotic features, or transient non-affective psychosis and medication choice. ResultsThe prevalence of postpartum depression and psychosis and treatment choice differed at each site. ConclusionsBest treatment for postpartum depression with psychotic features has not been established yet. Cross-continental collaboration with similar assessments holds promise to develop best practices for these high risk mother-infant dyads.