Dr. Margaret Altemus

Dr. Margaret Altemus is a clinical psychiatrist and neuroscientist who studies how hormones and brain chemistry influence mood and emotions, particularly related to women's mental health. Her research often focuses on understanding conditions like postpartum depression, anxiety, and stress-related disorders. She aims to identify biological factors that affect mental health and develop better treatments to support individuals experiencing emotional or hormonal challenges. Her work combines insights from psychiatry, psychology, and neuroscience to improve understanding and care for mental health conditions, especially those related to hormonal changes in women.