Early Programming of Cognitive and Mental Health

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University

Primary Investigator: Dr. Ryan Van Lieshout, MD PhD (@DrRyanPPD)

[Early Programming of Cognitive and Mental Health @epochlabmac]

Welcome to the Twitter account for the EPOCH Lab. For more information about our research and our team, visit our website below:

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[Early Programming of Cognitive and Mental Health @epochlabmac]

An article about recent training programs from our lab was published in the @TheSpec - Thank you to everyone who was involved!
https://t.co/WwXRUSeLeZ

[Ryan Van Lieshout, MD, PhD, FRCPC @DrRyanPPD]

Mothers whose postpartum depression remits provide home environments just as nurturing as those without PPD at 24 months post-delivery.

Such findings highlight the vital importance of timely, effective treatment for PPD.

https://t.co/o9joQRfvPL

[Early Programming of Cognitive and Mental Health @epochlabmac]

An article written by PI @DrRyanPPD was published in The Conversation Canada about the treatment of PPD using a new medication, Zuranolone. Read more on @ConversationCA website:

https://t.co/WucKBFQD4b

[McMaster Health Sciences @machealthsci]

“This is the first time anyone has shown that peers can deliver effective group online psychotherapy for mothers with postpartum depression,” says Ryan Van Lieshout, associate professor @MacPsychiatry, of recently published study.

https://t.co/OuBRbyjDMI

[Early Programming of Cognitive and Mental Health @epochlabmac]

Thanks to the amazing peers who delivered our group CBT for PPD program, the results of which were published today!

@machealthsci @DaymarkFdn @canpmhc @Strong_Starts @DrRyanPPD @kidscanflyca @WillBoumaBrant
https://t.co/Pb3hlqxOh1

[Early Programming of Cognitive and Mental Health @epochlabmac]

The St. Catharines Standard @StCatStandard recently highlighted the results of our 9-week CBT for postpartum depression groups delivered by public health nurses @NRPublicHealth

@MacPsychiatry @machealthsci @canpmhc @Strong_Starts @DaymarkFdn
https://t.co/rjMwID6TVp

[Early Programming of Cognitive and Mental Health @epochlabmac]

Thanks to @JCPJournal for their editorial on our work: The Potential Power of Virtual Group CBT.

@MacPsychiatry @Strong_Starts @DaymarkFdn @NRPublicHealth @canpmhc
https://t.co/H3XLZ9hdXI

[Early Programming of Cognitive and Mental Health @epochlabmac]

We recently published an RCT of public health nurse-delivered CBT for postpartum depression in Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. Thanks to Katie and her team and to @NRPublicHealth
https://t.co/JgjxlHuQvT

[McMaster Health Sciences @machealthsci]

Group therapy sessions run by public health nurses are an efficient way to treat new mothers with post-partum depression, says Ryan Van Lieshout (@DrRyanPPD), associate professor @MacPsychiatry @McMasterU @NRPublicHealth @NiagaraParents

DETAILS: https://t.co/yHRT1F1crK

[Early Programming of Cognitive and Mental Health @epochlabmac]

A recently published study from our lab showed that public health nurses can deliver effective online group cognitive behavioural therapy for postpartum depression, and improves anxiety and the quality of the mother-infant relationship.

@Strong_Starts @DaymarkFdn

[McMaster Health Sciences @machealthsci]

Group therapy sessions run by public health nurses are an efficient way to treat new mothers with post-partum depression, says Ryan Van Lieshout (@DrRyanPPD), associate professor @MacPsychiatry @McMasterU @NRPublicHealth @NiagaraParents

DETAILS: https://t.co/yHRT1F1crK

[Early Programming of Cognitive and Mental Health @epochlabmac]

BBRF recently published an article highlighting research from our lab showing the positive impact of treating postpartum depression on infant brain development.

@DaymarkFdn @machealthsci @Strong_Starts
https://t.co/vFeJP3eFr2

[Early Programming of Cognitive and Mental Health @epochlabmac]

Our PI, Dr. Van Lieshout (@DrRyanPPD) was recently recognized by McMaster University for his notable work and recognition internationally. To read more, and to see other scholars who were recognized, visit the link below.
https://t.co/OEE8G5XnqV

[Early Programming of Cognitive and Mental Health @epochlabmac]

McMaster University @machealthsci recently posted an article about a study from our lab, looking at peer-delivered CBT-based workshops. Read the full article below
https://t.co/0eYGl0WPWY

[Early Programming of Cognitive and Mental Health @epochlabmac]

Congratulations, Sawayra, on the ongoing success of your collaboration with the 6 Nations Maternal and Child Centre. It is an honour to engage in this work with you!

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How did the pandemic affect the well-being of Indigenous perinatal persons? Read the new research study co-designed by Six Nations Maternal & Child Centre, Sawayra Owais (@seeingaway), & Ryan Van Lieshout: https://t.co/xTjmttZQ6a @McMasterU @McMasterMDPhD (1/4)

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Her work titled PERINATAL DETERMINANTS OF OFFSPRING NEURODEVELOPMENT makes an important contribution to determining the full clinical potential of the DOHaD hypothesis as it pertains to infant and child behavioural development. Congrats, Neda!

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Congratulations to Dr. Neda Mortaji on her successful PhD defense!

https://t.co/zaMIp3s05F

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Our most recent study on peer 1-day CBT-based workshops for postpartum depression was published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry (@PsychiatristCNS ). To read more, follow the link below
https://t.co/c9E3P4flTQ

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Kids Can Fly - And Mothers Do, too! See this article from the @OntarioBrain Institute about our recent peer-led CBT-based workshops for PPD pilot study with @kidscanflyca
https://t.co/VfDoKcVKzV

[Early Programming of Cognitive and Mental Health @epochlabmac]

We would like to extend our congratulations to Dr. Bahar Amani on her successful PhD defense! Dr. Amani is now working at CAMH. Wishing you all the best Bahar!
https://t.co/rtNqDNyifT

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A manuscript from our group was recently published in Development and Psychopathology. Congrats to Oswin and his team! To read more, visit the link below:
https://t.co/RhGW508g3A