Do antidepressants during pregnancy increase autism risk? New study says no — and more UCLA media

The Los Angeles Times reported on a large new study finding that antidepressant use during pregnancy does not appear to significantly increase a child’s risk of autism or ADHD once family mental health history is taken into account. UCLA’s Dr. Katie Unverferth, medical director of the UCLA Maternal Mental Health Program, said the findings offer reassurance for expectant parents weighing treatment decisions during pregnancy. Unverferth also emphasized that the risks of untreated depression must be considered alongside concerns about medication use. Read more about UCLA in today’s Independent, BBC News and others.

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