In this episode, Robert Rowe speaks with Dr. Samantha Meltzer-Brody—psychiatrist, internationally recognized perinatal mental health expert and the new Executive Dean of the UNC School of Medicine. The two discuss how an interest in community and personal stories led Dr. Meltzer-Brody down a path leading to medicine, psychiatry, and women’s mental health, building something from the ground up in medicine to benefit patients and how UNC supported her dreams.
Dr. Meltzer Brody then explains postpartum depression and why trainees may be at increased risk, as well as how to identify, treat, and possibly prevent it.
Lastly, the two explore the growing presence of physician mental health care that led to her creation of the Taking Care of Our Own Program here at UNC.
Don’t miss Part 2, where Dr. Meltzer-Brody discusses the UNC Women’s Center for Mood Disorders, her new role of Executive Dean, advice for success in residency, and a personal story from her own training.
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