Studying Perinatal Well-being

This month, we kick off the Spanish language MONA podcast with Dr. Jorge Osma, PhD, president of the Marcé of Spain. (MARES https://marcesociety.com/regional-groups/spanish-marce-society/). If you want to brush up on your Spanish or are proficient, you’ll enjoy this podcast! Dr. Osma shares useful tips for conducting online studies with perinatal people. He also provides excellent tips for mentors and mentees. Spanish transcription is available.

Este mes, iniciamos el podcast MONA en español con el Dr. Jorge Osma, PhD, presidente del Marcé de España (MARES https://marcesociety.com/regional-groups/spanish-marce-society/). Si quieres repasar su español o dominas el lenguaje, ¡disfrutarás de este podcast! El Dr. Osma comparte consejos útiles para realizar estudios en línea con personas perinatales. También proporciona excelentes consejos para mentores y aprendices. La transcripción en español está disponible.

Listen to this month’s Studying Perinatal Well-being interview with Dr. Payne, the Vice Chair of Research in the Psychiatry Department and Professor of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia. Dr. Payne established the Reproductive Psychiatry Research Program at the University of Virginia. Dr. Payne is the current MONA and Marcé Society for Perinatal Mental Health president. In this month’s episode, Dr. Payne shares cutting-edge findings on epigenetic biomarkers for postpartum depression. She also discusses plans for the 2023 Marcé of North America biennial conference and the 2024 International Marcé Society for Perinatal Mental Health biennial conference in Spain.

Discover the inspiring story of Dr. Katherine Wisner.  Explore how Dr. Wisner convened a group of perinatal specialists at the historic Perinatal Mental Health Conference in Chicago, IL, leading to the creation of the Marcé of North America, also known as MONA. You will also hear about Dr. Wisner’s critical work addressing the needs of perinatal women with mood and anxiety disorders. 

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Katherine L. Wisner, M.D., is a distinguished pioneer in perinatal psychiatry, currently serving as a member of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Standing Committee on Reproductive Health, Equity, and Society. In this role, Dr. Wisner joins a team of esteemed experts to assess the health, social, and economic impact of reproductive healthcare access both within the United States and globally. Their valuable evaluations inform the development of relevant programs and activities at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. With an extensive academic background, including an M.S. in Nutrition and an M.D. from Case Western Reserve University, as well as board certifications in general and child and adolescent psychiatry, Dr. Wisner has gained international recognition for her research on mood disorders during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Her contributions have earned her substantial funding and prestigious awards from renowned medical associations and societies. Dr. Wisner's commitment to advancing reproductive health equity aligns seamlessly with her passion for perinatal psychiatry and her dedicated service to the field. Beyond her professional accomplishments, she enjoys family picnics, perennial gardening, dressage riding, and she remains an avid Pittsburgh Penguins fan.