Reproductive Psychiatry Research Program
Reproductive Psychiatry Research Program (RPRP)
The University of Virginia’s Reproductive Psychiatry Research Program (RPRP) is a collection of research studies headed by Dr. Jennifer L. Payne, MD. The goals of these studies are to understand the genetic, biological, and psychological underpinnings of reproductive-related mood disorders.
Research findings related to these mechanisms may lead to a greater understanding of the pathophysiology of mood disorders in general, and lead to better practices supporting the health of both mothers and their newborn children.
For more information about the RPRP and our current research studies, please visit the links to the right.
In the News
Jennifer Payne, MD – President of Marcé of North America, Promoting Perinatal Mental Health
Articles
Common errors made when managing pregnant patients with mood disorders (contemporaryobgyn.net)
Depression Symptoms, Warning Signs, and Sub-Types (healthcentral.com)
Postpartum depression increased during pandemic’s first year, study finds (bioengineer.org)