Sheehan D Fisher, PhD: Faculty Profile: Feinberg School of Medicine: Northwestern University

Focus of Work

Bio

Dr. Fisher’s research and clinical interests focus on father’s mental health during the perinatal period and their impact on the family dynamic and child outcomes. His research examines the hormonal and socio-environmental factors that contribute to the etiology of postpartum depression in fathers and mothers. In turn, the impact of paternal and maternal postpartum depression on parenting behaviors and infant/child outcomes is investigated. Dr. Fisher’s clinical work specializes in behavioral ...[Read full text]Dr. Fisher’s research and clinical interests focus on father’s mental health during the perinatal period and their impact on the family dynamic and child outcomes. His research examines the hormonal and socio-environmental factors that contribute to the etiology of postpartum depression in fathers and mothers. In turn, the impact of paternal and maternal postpartum depression on parenting behaviors and infant/child outcomes is investigated. Dr. Fisher’s clinical work specializes in behavioral therapies for fathers and couples during the perinatal period.[Shorten text]

Keywords

Men's Health Adolescent health Mood Disorders Psychotherapy Women's Health / Women's Reproductive Health Depression Child and Adolescent psychiatry Clinical Research

Education and Certification

PhD: University of Iowa, Clinical Psychology (2012)
Postdoctoral Fellowship: Northwestern University, Clinical Psychology (2012)

Contact

Clinic (for patients): 312-695-8099

NMH/Arkes Family Pavilion Suite 1000
676 N Saint Clair
Chicago IL 60611

sheehan.fisher( at )northwestern.edu

Hospital Affiliations

Northwestern Memorial Hospital (includes Prentice Women's Hospital)

Institutes and Centers

Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS)

Sheehan D Fisher, PhD