Areas of Interest
- Predictors and consequences of depression, particularly among vulnerable populations (including elderly, people with multiple medical comorbidities, and people who face barriers accessing and adhering to depression treatment)
- Mental health services research
- Pharmaceutical policy
Featured News
June 27, 2024
New study provides insights into complex factors surrounding maternal suicide
Pregnant and postpartum people who died by suicide were more likely to experience intimate partner problems, depressed mood, substance use issues, physical health problems, and recent bereavement compared to similarly aged individuals who died by suicide
November 23, 2021
The staggering toll of complications related to pregnancy and childbirth
Dr. Kara Zivin is one of the authors of this piece for STAT News
April 9, 2021
Kara Zivin on seeing her own struggles during pregnancy reflected in Meghan Markle’s
Dr. Kara Zivin was interviewed for STAT’s “First Opinion Podcast”
November 23, 2020
Suicide 'Near Misses' Are On The Rise Among New Moms, Data Shows
Kara Zivin, Ph.D., provides input for this HuffPost story.
November 18, 2020
Expert Q&A: Measuring and informing policy to address gaps in maternal mental health care
Kara Zivin, professor of psychiatry and obstetrics and gynecology, discusses her research and efforts to inform policy to improve mental health services for pregnant and postpartum women.
Credentials
- Harvard University, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (PhD, Health Policy)
- Harvard School of Public Health (MS, Health Policy and Management)
- Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies (MA, International Economics and Conflict Management)
- Johns Hopkins University (BA, with honors, International Relations)
