Investigating the role of neuroactive steroids in potential threat and reward during the perinatal period.

Affective disorders are extremely heterogenous in both symptom presentation and pathophysiology. To address the unique experiences of perinatal affective disorders, the goal of our lab is to investigate the neurobiology of specific affective symptoms during the perinatal period. Specifically, we are interested in how hormonal changes during this time might influence potential threat and reward functioning in affective disorders.