Description

When women present for treatment during pregnancy or the postpartum it is usually with the goal of functioning better in daily life rather than obtaining a specific score on a depression or anxiety scale. Including an assessment of maternal functioning with the standard depression/anxiety measures will provide a more comprehensive picture of the mother’s wellness level in the postpartum period. 

LUNCH IS INCLUDED!

Presenter Jennifer L. Barkin, MS, PhD

Dr. Jennifer Barkin is a tenured Professor of Community Medicine and OBGYN at Mercer University, where she directs research and leads South Georgia Healthy Start. A trained biostatistician and psychiatric epidemiologist, she developed the Barkin Index of Maternal Functioning (BIMF). Dr. Barkin has published 80+ papers, served on expert panels, and advises organizations on maternal health, climate change, and perinatal mental health.