Guest: Sheehan Fisher, PhD
Associate Professor, Psychiatry & Behavorial Sciences, Northwestern University
In this episode:
- Explain the psychological and emotional impact of NICU hospitalization on fathers and male caregivers
- List three behavioral and/or nontraditional presentations of mental health concerns in men during the perinatal and NICU periods.
- Identify barriers to paternal mental health screening and referral
About Dr. Fisher
Sheehan Fisher is an Assistant Professor and clinical psychologist at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. His research career focuses on understanding mothers and fathers unique contributions to the family and child health, with a specialization in the emerging field of father mental health. He received his undergrad degree in psychology from Rutgers, a master’s and doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Iowa, completed an internship and postdoctorate at Northwestern University, followed by joining the faculty for a research and clinical position. As a professor, he conducts research on mood disorders in mothers and fathers during the perinatal period to examine the effects of psychosocial stress on parent’s mood, parenting, and ultimately infant/child health outcomes. As an academic, he publishes articles and gives presentations on his perinatal research. And, as a clinician, he has two areas of specialty: perinatal mental health in mothers and fathers, and performance optimization for individuals in high-pressure professions. He is a father to a bold and spirited daughter, Reina Valentina.Connect with Dr. Fisher
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Disclosures
This podcast episode is approved by the California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider Number 15417, for up to 1 contact hour.