Austin, Jehannine

The overall objective of Dr. Austin's program of research is to use a clinical genetics perspective to inform the development of novel biological and non-biological interventions to improve outcomes for individuals with psychiatric disorders and to support their families. Dr. Austin is particularly interested in: Improving outcomes for people with mental illness and their families by helping them to better understand the causes of mental illness. Contributing to a better understanding of factors that contribute to the development of postpartum depression, and developing new nutritional interventions to reduce women’s risk for postpartum depression Modifying healthcare professionals attitudes towards individuals with mental illness.

For more on Dr. Austin's work, visit:

• https://psychiatry.ubc.ca/person/jehannine-austin/
• http://twitter.com/psychgenetcouns 
• http://twitter.com/tpgg1