Colorado Women’s Behavioral Health and Wellness
Excellence in Women's Mental Health Clinical Care, Research, Education & Training
The Colorado Women’s Behavioral Health and Wellness (CoWBHW) is one of the largest academic women's behavioral health programs in the United States, and one of only a few offering a comprehensive lifespan approach. CoWBHW provides high quality clinical care, conducts ground-breaking research, trains the next generation of clinicians and scientists, and engages in advocacy efforts to enhance the mental health and well-being of women across the lifespan. We are committed to providing a safe space that fosters healing and connection.
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Recent News from CoWBHW
Drs. Lindsay Lebin, Gabrielle Blissett, Katha Patel, & Christina A. Metcalf published a review titled "The Role of Menopause Hormone Therapy in Psychiatric Symptoms and Disorders: A Review of Evidence" in the journal Current Treatment Options in Psychiatry.
Dr. Sarah Nagle-Yang was featured in a FOX31 KVDR segment for Maternal Mental Health Day on May 7th.
Dr. Sarah Nagle-Yang and the Healthy Expectations IOP program were featured in a 5280 article highlighting how Colorado organizations are combatting postpartum depression.
Dr. Shaleah Dardar was featured in "Women Who Have Shaped Denver" for the DCPA Women's Month Celebration.
Dr. Noy Phimphasone-Brady was featured in The Guardian article on invisible toll of living with PCOS.
Dr. Andrew Novick was featured in a 9News article on psilocybin as a treatment for depression.
Dr. Neill Epperson, was a guest speaker for Let's Talk Menopause on February 27th. Can I buy a noun? Relationship between menopause and cognitive concerns.
Drs. Allison Dempsey & Melissa Kwitowski received an R34 award from NIMH. “Preventing Maternal Mood, Anxiety, and Trauma Symptoms after Cesarean Delivery”. This project refines and evaluates a low cost, non-pharmacologic, single-session intervention to prevent onset of perinatal mood, anxiety, and traumas symptoms..
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C. Neill Epperson, MD Executive Director
Sarah Nagle-Yang, MD Deputy Executive Director
Women's Mental Health Facts
Reference: Hutner, L. A., Catapano, L. A., Nagle-Yang, S. M., Williams, K. E., & Osborne, L. M. (Eds.). (2021). Textbook of Women's Reproductive Mental Health. American Psychiatric Pub.