Dr. Margaret Howard

Professor

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Biography

Margaret Howard is a licensed clinical psychologist with a primary focus on research related to perinatal mental health, particularly postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, and treatment models that support the mother-baby dyad. She has contributed significantly to the field through her scholarly work published in various prominent journals, discussing topics such as the effects of postpartum depression and the implementation of hospital-based programs addressing perinatal mental health. Howard's research also examines the perspectives of fathers within family dynamics concerning mental health treatment during maternal postpartum depression, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration. She holds the position of Executive Director of Women's Mental Health and has been involved in significant initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for mothers and infants experiencing mental health challenges. Howard has received numerous awards for her contributions to psychology and education, including the American Psychological Association Distinguished Leader Award in Women's Psychology and the Dean's Excellence Teaching Award from the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Her affiliations with several professional organizations underpin her commitment to advancing the field of perinatal mental health.

Research Interests

Experience

Executive Director

2019-01-01 — Present

Women's Mental Health • Brown University, Providence, RI, United States

Oversees initiatives aimed at improving mental health outcomes for women, focusing on research and clinical practice.

Division Director

2013-01-01 — Present

Women's Behavioral Health • Brown University, Providence, RI, United States

Leads programs and research projects in the area of women's behavioral health.

Professor

2012-01-01 — Present

Psychiatry and Human Behavior • Brown University, Providence, RI, United States

Teaches and conducts research in psychiatry with a focus on perinatal mental health.

Awards

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Deans Excellence Teaching Award

2011-01-01
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American Psychological Association Distinguished Leader Award

2018-01-01

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics