Exploration question
If we start with a basic assumption that everyone wants the best for their children, and knows on some level that promoting children’s optimal well-being and development depends on supporting parents, what are the steps to take to find common ground for specific child-focused, family-focused policies and practices?
Catherine is the Diana Vagelos Professor of Women’s Mental Health and Chief, Division of Women’s Mental Health in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology (Ob/Gyn) at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Monk, a practicing clinical psychologist, directs Women’s Mental Health @Ob/Gyn, an integrated clinical service within Ob/Gyn.
She and collaborators recently launched the research-to-practice Center for the Transition to Parenthood to enhance the perinatal ecosystem for 2Gen impact. The author of more than 150 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Monk’s DOHaD and mental health research have been continuously funded by the National Institute of Health since 2000 as well as by numerous foundations. When not engaged in some form of stress-relieving physical activity, she can be found contentedly viewing art and photography, at a music venue, or reading a book.
