1. Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine
Heather Flynn
Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine
I am working on a number of community and national partnerships to improve the detection and treatment of mental health issues in women around the time of pregnancy. This research using eHealth as well as evidence-based psychotherapeutic approaches. The effects of maternal mental health in obstetrical and infant outcomes is also an interest. This work has been funded by federal and state agencies.
Improving the detection, treatment and outcomes associated with perinatal mental health.
- Expertise in delivering and training in Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Psychotherapy and other counseling approaches
- Partnering with community agencies and national networks for mental health-related research
- Maternal-child health research including implementation of interventions.