KatherineLWisnerMDMS

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychopharmacology, Women Focused

Norman and Helen Asher Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and Obstetrics and Gynecology, Northwestern University, The Feinberg School of Medicine; Director, Asher Center for the Study and Treatment of Depressive Disorders

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Office
Developing Brain Institute
111 Michigan Ave NW
Washington, DC 20010
Phone+1 202-476-2357

Fax+1 202-476-6833

Summary

I am an expert in perinatal mental health and psychopharmacology during pregnancy and lactation

Education & Training

UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 1981 - 1985
UPMC Medical EducationInternship, Transitional Year, 1980 - 1981
Case Western Reserve University School of MedicineClass of 1980

Certifications & Licensure

IL State Medical License 2012 - 2026
VA State Medical License 2023 - 2026
MD State Medical License 2024 - 2025
DC State Medical License 2023 - 2024
PA State Medical License 1981 - 2024
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Clinical Trials

Sertraline for the Prevention of Recurrent Postpartum Depression Start of enrollment: 2003 Dec 01
Completed
Phase 3
Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy Start of enrollment: 1999 Sep 01
Completed
Identification and Therapy of Postpartum Depression Start of enrollment: 2006 Aug 01
Completed
Phase 3
Antimanic Drug Use in Pregnancy Start of enrollment: 2006 Aug 01
Completed
Postpartum Depression: Transdermal Estradiol Versus Sertraline Start of enrollment: 2008 Aug 01
Terminated
Phase 4
T- BOOM Teens--Building Options and Opportunities for Moms Start of enrollment: 2008 Apr 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Molecular Basis of Altered Drug Metabolism During Pregnancy Start of enrollment: 2018 Aug 01
Withdrawn
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Examining the Joint Effects of Epilepsy and Mental Health Conditions on Severe Maternal Morbidity.
Nicola C Perlman, Jonathan A Mayo, Stephanie A Leonard, Suzan L Carmichael, Kimford J Meador
Journal of Women's Health. 2024-12-04
Differentiating Depressive Symptoms From Side Effects in Individuals With Major Depressive Disorder With Postpartum Onset.
Christine M Pulido, Ifeanyi S Walson, Amy Yang, Catherine S Stika, Dorothy K Sit
Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology. 2024-12-04
1 citations
The pathophysiology of estrogen in perinatal depression: conceptual update.
Anne M Nielsen, Catherine S Stika, Katherine L Wisner
Archives of Women's Mental Health. 2024-12-01

Press Mentions

What Is Postpartum Depression? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and PreventionNovember 16th, 2022
Many Pregnant, Postpartum Women Experience Depression, Anxiety Even with Anti-Depressants, Finds StudyMarch 5th, 2022
Pregnant and Postpartum Women Experience Depression, Anxiety Despite Treatment with AntidepressantsMarch 4th, 2022
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Grant Support

Transdermal Estradiol For Postpartum Depression.National Institute Of Mental Health2007–2011
Marce Society (International Society For The Understanding, Prevention, And TreatNational Institute Of Mental Health2010
Identification And Therapy Of Postpartum DepressionNational Institute Of Mental Health2006–2010
Antimanic Use During PregnancyNational Institute Of Mental Health2006–2010
Prevention Of Recurrent Postpartum Major DepressionNational Institute Of Mental Health2004–2005
Antidepressant Use During PregnancyNational Institute Of Mental Health2002–2004
SSRI Rx: Effects On Self Efficacy And Maternal RoleNational Institute Of Mental Health2003
Postpartum Depression--Nortriptyline VS SertralineNational Institute Of Mental Health2001
Family History In Women W/ Post Partum Depress: Familial &Behavioral DisordersNational Center For Research Resources1999–2001
Antidepressant Use During PregnancyNational Institute Of Mental Health1999–2000
Postpartum Depression--Nortriptyline VS SertralineNational Institute Of Mental Health1997–2000
Family History In Women W/ Post Partum DepressionNational Center For Research Resources1998
Prevention Of Recurrent Postpartum Major DepressionNational Institute Of Mental Health1994–1998
Puerperal Mental Illness And Maternal/Child FunctioningNational Institute Of Mental Health1988–1992