Women & Infants Mental Health Program

Women & Infants Mental Health Program

  • About
  • Approach
  • Appointments
  • Services
  • Doctors

    • The Women & Infants Mental Health Program at U-M Health Psychiatry is dedicated to addressing the unique mental health needs of women and infants throughout their life cycle. We focus on providing comprehensive outpatient clinical care, conducting research, offering training and education, and engaging in outreach programs to improve and maintain the mental health and well-being of women and infants. Our mission centers on enhancing understanding, treatment and outcomes for women and their families.

    Our Approach

    Women have distinct mental health needs, particularly during hormonal changes and life transitions, such as pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause. Many women experience mood, anxiety, or trauma-related challenges during these times and require timely, safe and effective specialized care.

    Appointment Information

    For more information or to schedule an evaluation, please call 734-764-0231 or 800-525-5188.

    Services
    • Psychoeducation: On women's mental health and well-being
    • Diagnostic Evaluation: Personalized assessments for individual needs
    • Medication Management: Expertise during pregnancy and postpartum
    • Non-pharmacological Wellness Coaching
    • Individual and Group Psychotherapy
    • Resource Assistance and Community Referral
    • Care Coordination: Consultation with pregnancy and postpartum providers

    • Support for Postpartum Mother-Infant Bonding

       

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    The Perinatal & Reproductive Psychiatry Clinic offers state-of-the-art assessments, support, and therapeutic interventions focused on reproductive mental health. Our clinic has a particular emphasis on pregnancy and postpartum, aiming to improve the mental health and well-being of mothers and their families.

    One in five women face mood issues during pregnancy and postpartum, often feeling alone and stigmatized. Our clinic connects women with the safe and effective treatments they deserve.

    Doctors

     Search for a U-M Health doctor     Juan Francisco Lopez, MD

    Juan Francisco Lopez, MD

    Associate Professor Emeritus

    Psychiatry, Clinical Genetics

    Maria Muzik, MD

    Maria Muzik, MD

    Professor

    Psychiatry

    Samantha Michele Shaw-Johnston, MD

    Samantha Michele Shaw-Johnston, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

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