Jehannine (J9) Austin

The overall objective of Dr. Austin’s program of research is to use a clinical genetics perspective to inform the development of novel biological and non-biological interventions to improve outcomes for individuals with psychiatric disorders and to support their families. Dr. Austin is particularly interested in:

• Improving outcomes for people with mental illness and their families by helping them to better understand the causes of mental illness
• Contributing to a better understanding of factors that contribute to the development of postpartum depression, and developing new nutritional interventions to reduce women’s risk for postpartum depression
• Modifying healthcare professionals attitudes towards individuals with mental illness

For more on Dr. Austin’s work, visit:

• https://psychiatry.ubc.ca/person/jehannine-austin/
• http://twitter.com/psychgenetcouns
• http://twitter.com/tpgg1