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, inclusive, and equitable space that fosters healing and connection.
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Our program runs on the support of our community. Donations directly impact our program and patient care but helping provide supplies, development and trainings, seed monies for research, and much more. Click on the link to learn more and donate to our service to help us continue growing and providing excellent patient care.
Recent News from CoWBHW
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..
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.
Dr. Andrew Novick was featured in a 9News article on psilocybin as a treatment for depression.
Dr. Noy Phimphasone-Brady was featured in The Guardian article on invisible toll of living with PCOS.
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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.