b'POSTDOCTORALFELLOWSHIPT PMaternal Psychotropic Medication Use in Pregnancy and Offspring Suicidal Behavior: A Register-Based Target Trial EmulationOphlie Collet, Ph.D., MPHUniversit de Montral (Canada)Mentor: Annette Erlangsen, Ph.D. Mental Health Centre, Copenhagen (Denmark)$140,000Psychotropic medications can effectively treat maternal mental health conditions, but there is concern that their use during pregnancy might affect a childs neurodevelopment. This study uses data from 1.7 million people in Denmark to examine whether these medications during pregnancy influence childrens risk of suicidal behavior and whether stopping them increases mothers risk of suicidal behavior. By mimicking clinical trials using causal inference methods, this research aims to guide safer treatment decisions during pregnancy for mothers and their children.41'