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Curriculum Vitae
Heather A Flynn
April 25, 2016
General Information
University address:
Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine
College of Medicine
Com -Thrasher Bldg. 4106
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida 32306-4300
Phone: 850/645-7367
E-mail address:
[email protected]
Web site:
http://med.fsu.edu
Professional Preparation
1996
Ph.D., Florida State University. Major: Psychology. Clinical Psychology.
1992
M.S., Florida State University. Major: Clinical Psychology.
1990
B.S., Florida State University. Major: Psychology. Cum Laude with Honors.
Professional Credential(s)
1999–present
Board of Psychology, State of Michigan. Full Psychologist License #
6301010954.
Professional Experience
2011–present
Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of
Michigan Medical School.
2011–present
Associate Professor and Vice Chair for Research, Behavioral Sciences and
Social Medicine, Florida State University.
2010–2011
Associate Professor of Psychiatry, with Tenure, Department of Psychiatry,
University of Michigan Medical School.
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2008–2011
Director of Psychotherapy Services, Adult Ambulatory Psychiatry, University
of Michigan.
2005–2011
Director, Women's Mental Health and Infants Program, University of
Michigan.
2003–2011
Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of
Michigan.
2003–2010
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan.
2000–2003
Clinical Associate (Faculty), Department of Psychiatry, Ambulatory Care
Division, University of Michigan.
1998–2003
Assistant Research Scientist (Faculty), Department of Psychiatry, Division of
Substance Abuse, University of Michigan.
1996–1998
Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Psychiatry, Adult Ambulatory Care,
University of Michigan.
Honors, Awards, and Prizes
Elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (2016).
Florida State University Undergraduate Advising Award Nominee, Florida State University
(2014).
Outstanding Senior Faculty Educator, Florida State University College of Medicine (2014).
Member of Excellence Award, National Network of Depression Centers (2013).
Doctoral Graduate Award of Distinction, University of Michigan Health System "Program of the
Year" (2012).
Outstanding Senior Faculty Researcher, Florida State University College of Medicine (2012).
Scholar, Harvard Macy Program for Leading Innovations in Health Care & Education (2012).
Advanced Leadership Program, Center for the Education of Women (2010).
Honorable Mention; Women's Mental Health and Infants Program Director, University of
Michigan Health System "Program of the Year" (2010).
2001-2003 Rachel Upjohn Clinical Scholars Award, University of Michigan (2001).
Fellowship(s)
Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Michigan, Department of Psychiatry Alcohol Research Center
(1996–1998).
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Current Membership in Professional Organizations
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
International Marce Society for Women's Health
International Society of Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers
Teaching
Courses Taught
Motivational Interviewing (Clinical Learning Center )
Research Topics: Depression in Women (PSY4920)
Doctoring 103 (BMS6017)
Medicine & Behavior I (BMS6821)
Doctoring 101 (BMS6015)
Doctoring 202 (BMS6832)
Doctoring 102 (BMS6016)
Advanced Research for Psychology as a Social Science (Psych 423)
Early Research for Psychology as a Social Science (Psych 327)
Psychological Innovation & Research (PSY 371)
Senior Honors Research I for Psychology as a Social Science (Psych 425)
Seniors Honors Research II for Psychology as a Social Science (Psych 427)
Research Methods in Psychology
Clinical Practice
Engagement strategies for following up with depression screening in obstetrics / gynecology.
North Florida Women's Care. Tallahassee, FL (2015)
Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers, Selected as Trainer of New Trainers, Atlanta,
GA (2014)
Consultant, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Los Angeles County Community Mental Health
Department (2013)
Clinical Psychologist at Outpatient Psychiatry University of Michigan Health system (2011)
Perinatal Depression Outpatient Clinic, University of Michigan Health System (2011)
Clinical Mentorship for Residents in Psychiatry. Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression,
Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan (2011)
Clinical Supervisor. Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Psychology University of Michigan,
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Ann Arbor, MI (2011)
Psychotherapy Supervisor for Psychiatry Residency, Department of Psychiatry, University of
Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (2011)
Core instructor. PGY-III Core Lecture Series- Physician Counseling Skills. Department of
Psychiatry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (2011)
Psychotherapy Supervisor for Social Work Internship. Department of Psychiatry, University of
Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (2011)
Clinical Trainer and Supervisor for Motivational Interviewing. Project START. University of
Michigan Addiction Research Center, Ann Arbor, MI (2001)
Instructor. Updates in Obstetrics & Gynecology, The Impact and Treatment of Depression in
Women. University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI (2001)
Pre-Doctoral Psychology Intern. Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida
(APA Accredited), Tampa, FL (1996)
Primary Instructor in year-long University Hospital In-Service series. Understanding
psychopathology and professional responsibility in mental health. Florida Mental Health
Institute, Tampa, Florida (1995)
Senior Therapist. Psychology Clinic, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL (1995)
Psychology Specialist. Inner Harbor Hospital, Carabelle, FL (1995)
Psychological Trainee. Psychology Clinic, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL (1993)
Doctoral Committee Member
Almansour, A., graduate. (2013).
Lorenzo-Blanco, E., graduate. (2013).
Tang, Y., graduate. (2013).
Henshaw, E., graduate. (2009).
Macatee, R., doctoral candidate.
Deichen, M., doctoral student.
Sabo, S., doctoral student.
Sarawgi, S., doctoral student.
Jones, L., doctoral student.
Thomasson, E., doctoral student.
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Doctoral Committee University Representative
Almansour, A., doctoral candidate.
Tang, Y., doctoral candidate.
Bachelor's Committee Chair
Hahn, C., graduate. (2015).
Uhl, A., graduate. (2014).
Cely, A., graduate. (2013).
McBride, N., graduate. (2013).
Randall, A., graduate. (2013).
Teytelbaum, J., graduate. (2012).
George, N., graduate. (2010).
Gosdzinski, C., graduate. (2010).
Kane, N., graduate. (2009).
Kay, R., graduate. (2009).
Shelton, K., graduate. (2009).
Tremblay, K., graduate. (2008).
Fay, J., graduate. (2007).
Bowerman, A., graduate. (2005).
Dunbar, S., graduate. (2005).
Groat, L., graduate. (2005).
Menke, R., graduate. (2005).
Supervision of Student Research Not Related to Thesis or Dissertation
Omotayo, O. (Sep 2014–present).
Adair, A. (Aug 2013–present).
Ocean, G. (Jun 2013–present).
Leon County Maternal Mental Health Coalition
Flynn, H. (2015). Founder and Chair. Maternal Mental Health Community Advisory Board.
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Research and Original Creative Work
Publications
Refereed Journal Articles
Weiss, S., Johnson, D., Simkins, M., Payne, J., Bobo, W., & Flynn, H. A. (submitted). Physical
Heath Problems of Individuals with Mood Disorders: Prevalence and Contributing
Factors. Manuscript submitted for publication.
Flynn, H. A., Dark, T., Rust, G., Kinsell, H., & Harman, J. (submitted). Epidemiology of
emergency department visits for anxiety in the United States: 2009-2011. Psychiatric
Services. Manuscript submitted for publication.
Flynn, H. A., Weiss, S., Muzik, M., Deligiannidis, K., Ammerman, R., & Guille, C. (in press).
Gender differences in suicidal risk factors among individuals with mood disorders.
Journal of Depression and Anxiety.
Allbaugh, L., Ford, E., Marcus, S. M., & Flynn, H. A. (2015). Detecting depression in Obstetrics
and Gynecology: A system for screening and research recruitment. International Journal
of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 128(3), 260-3.
Flynn, H. A., McBride, N., Cely, A., Wang, Y., & DeCesare, J. (2015). Relationship of Prenatal
Depression and Comorbidities to Infant Outcomes. CNS Spectrums, 20(1), 20-8.
Flynn, H. A., Weiss, S. J., Simeonova, D. I., Kimmel, M. C., Battle, C. L., & Maki, P. M. (2015).
Anxiety and Physical Health Problems Increase the Odds of Women Having More Severe
Symptoms of Depression. Archives of Women's Mental Health, 1-9.
Flynn, H. A., & Warren, R. (2014). Using CBT for Effectively for Treating Depression and
Anxiety. Current Psychiatry, 13(6), 45-53.
Novick, D., Allbaugh, L., Zhoa, Z., Henshaw, E., Vazquez, D., Armitage, R., & Flynn, H.
(2014). Representativeness of Obstetrics Patients who Participate in Perinatal Depression
Research: Findings from the Women's Mental Health and Infants Program
(WMHIP)Integrated Dataset. Archives of Women's Mental Health, 17(2), 97-105.
Thomason, E., Volling, B., & Flynn, H. A. (2014). Are perinatal women's parenting-specific
beliefs associated with depressive symptoms? Development of the Rigidity of Maternal
Beliefs Scale. Depression and Anxiety, 00, 1-8.
Thomason, E. T., Volling, B. L., Flynn, H. A., McDonough, S., Marcus, S. M., Lopez, J. F., &
Vazquez, D. (2014). Parenting Stress and Depressive Symptoms in Postpartum Mothers:
Bidirectional or Unidirectional Effects? Infant Behavior and Development, 37(3), 406-15.
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O'Mahen, H., Himle, J. A., Fedock, G., Henshaw, E., & Flynn, H. (2013). A pilot randomized
controlled trial of cognitive behavioral therapy for perinatal depression adapted for
women with low incomes. Depression and Anxiety, 30(7), 679-87.
Burnett-Zeigler, I. E., Pfeiffer, P., Zivin, K., Glass, J. E., Ilgen, M. A., Flynn, H. A., Austin, K.,
& Chermack, S. T. (2012). Psychotherapy utilization for acute depression within the
Veterans Affairs health care system. Psychological Services, 9(4), 325.
O'Mahen, H., Fedock, G., Henshaw, E., Himle, J. A., Forman, J., & Flynn, H. A. (2012).
Modifying CBT for Perinatal Depression: What Do Women Want? A Qualitative Study.
Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 19(2), 359-371.
Sexton, M. B., Flynn, H. A., Lancaster, C., Marcus, S. M., McDonough, S. C., Volling, B. L.,
Lopez, J. F., Kaciroti, N., & Vazquez, D. M. (2012). Predictors of Recovery from
Prenatal Depressive Symptoms from Pregnancy Through Postpartum. Journal of Womens
Health, 21(1), 43-49.
Swanson, L. M., Flynn, H., Adams-Mundy, J. D., Armitage, R., & Arnedt, J. T. (2012). An Open
Pilot of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia in Women with Postpartum
Depression. Behavioral Sleep Medicine, 1-x.
Flynn, H. A. (2011). Setting the Stage for the Integration of Motivational Interviewing With
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in the Treatment of Depression. Cognitive and Behavioral
Practice, 18(1), 46-54.
Flynn, H. A., Sexton, M., Ratliff, S., Porter, K., & Zivin, K. (2011). Comparative performance of
the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 in
pregnant and postpartum women seeking psychiatric services. Psychiatric Research,
187(1-2), 130-4.
Henshaw, E. J., Flynn, H. A., Himle, J. A., O'Mahen, H. A., Forman, J., & Fedock, G. (2011).
Patient preferences for clinician interactional style in treatment of perinatal depression.
Qualitative Health Research, 21(7), 936-51.
Lancaster, C., Gold, K., Singh, V., Flynn, H. A., & Campbell, J. (2011). Homicide and Suicide
During the Perinatal Period: Findings from the National Violent Death Reporting System.
Obstetrics & Gynecology, 118(5), 1056-63.
Marcus, S., Lopez, J. F., McDonough, S., MacKenzie, M. J., Flynn, H., Neal, C. R., Jr.,
Gahagan, S., Volling, B., Kaciroti, N., & Vazquez, D. M. (2011). Depressive symptoms
during pregnancy: Impact on neuroendocrine and neonatal outcomes. Infant Behavior
and Development, 34(1), 26-34.
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O'Mahen, H. A., Henshaw, E., Jones, J. M., & Flynn, H. A. (2011). Stigma and Depression
During Pregnancy: Does Race Matter? Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 199(4),
257-262.
Palladino, C. L., Fedock, G. L., Forman, J. H., Davis, M. M., Henshaw, E., & Flynn, H. A.
(2011). OB CARES--The Obstetric Clinics and Resources Study: providers' perceptions
of addressing perinatal depression--a qualitative study. Gen Hosp Psychiatry, 33(3),
267-78.
Palladino, C. L., Flynn, H. A., Richardson, C., Marcus, S. M., Johnson, T. R., & Davis, M. M.
(2011). Lengthened Predelivery Stay and Antepartum Complications in Women with
Depressive Symptoms During Pregnancy. Journal of Women's Health, 20(6), 953-962.
Palladino, C. L., Singh, V., Campbell, J., Flynn, H., & Gold, K. (2011). Homicide and suicide
during the perinatal period: findings from the national violent death reporting system.
Obstetrics and gynecology, 118(5), 1056.
Swanson, L. M., Pickett, S. M., Flynn, H., & Armitage, R. (2011). Relationships among
depression, anxiety, and insomnia symptoms in perinatal women seeking mental health
treatment. Journal of Women's Health, 20(4), 553-558.
Vahratian, A., Smith, Y. R., Dorman, M., & Flynn, H. A. (2011). Longitudinal depressive
symptoms and state anxiety among women using assisted reproductive technology.
Fertility and Sterility, 95(3), 1192-1194.
Crocker, J., Canevello, A., Breines, J. G., & Flynn, H. (2010). Interpersonal Goals and Change in
Anxiety and Dysphoria in First-Semester College Students. Journal of Personality and
Social Psychology, 98(6), 1009-1024.
Flynn, H. A., Henshaw, E., O'Mahen, H., & Forman, J. (2010). Patient perspectives on
improving the depression referral processes in obstetrics settings: a qualitative study.
General Hospital Psychiatry, 32(1), 9-16.
Lancaster, C. A., Flynn, H. A., Johnson, T. R., Marcus, S. M., & Davis, M. M. (2010).
Peripartum length of stay for women with depressive symptoms during pregnancy. J
Womens Health (Larchmt), 19(1), 31-7.
Lancaster, C. A., Gold, K. J., Flynn, H. A., Yoo, H., Marcus, S. M., & Davis, M. M. (2010). Risk
factors for depressive symptoms during pregnancy: a systematic review. American
journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 202(1), 5-14.
O'Mahen, H. A., Flynn, H. A., & Nolen-Hoeksema, S. (2010). Rumination and Interpersonal
Functioning in Perinatal Depression. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 29(6),
646-667.
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Swanson, L. M., Flynn, H. A., Wilburn, K., Marcus, S., & Armitage, R. (2010). Maternal mood
and sleep in children of women at risk for perinatal depression. Archives of Womens
Mental Health, 13(6), 531-534.
Armitage, R., Flynn, H., Hoffmann, R., Vazquez, D., Lopez, J., & Marcus, S. (2009). Early
Developmental Changes in Sleep in Infants: The Impact of Maternal Depression. Sleep,
32(5), 693-696.
Flynn, H. A., Berman, D., & Marcus, S. M. (2009). The relationship between obstetrical
outcomes and alcohol use in the year prior to pregnancy. Journal of Psychosomatic
Obstetrics and Gynecology, 30(4), 255-61.
Flynn, H. A., O'Mahen, H. A., Chermack, S., & Marcus, S. (2009). Illness perceptions associated
with perinatal depression treatment use. Archives of Women's Mental Health, 12(6),
447-450.
Menke, R., & Flynn, H. (2009). Relationships between stigma, depression, and treatment in
white and African American primary care patients. The Journal of nervous and mental
disease, 197(6), 407-411.
Muzik, M., Marcus, S. M., & Flynn, H. A. (2009). Psychotherapeutic treatment options for
perinatal depression: emphasis on maternal-infant dyadic outcomes. Journal of Clinical
Psychiatry, 70(9), 1318-9.
Muzik, M., Marcus, S. M., Heringhausen, J. E., & Flynn, H. (2009). When Depression
Complicates Childbearing: Guidelines for Screening and Treatment During Antenatal and
Postpartum Obstetric Care. Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, 36(4),
771-788.
Flynn, H. A., & Chermack, S. T. (2008). Prenatal alcohol use: The role of lifetime problems with
alcohol, drugs, depression, and violence. Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, 69(4),
500-509.
Marcus, S. M., & Flynn, H. A. (2008). Depression, antidepressant medication, and functioning
outcomes among pregnant women. International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics,
100(3), 248-251.
O'Mahen, H. A., & Flynn, H. A. (2008). Preferences and Perceived Barriers to Treatment for
Depression during the Perinatal Period. Journal of Womens Health, 17(8), 1301-1309.
Flynn, H. A., Waltont, M. A., Chermack, S. T., Cunningham, R. M., & Marcus, S. M. (2007).
Brief detection and co-occurrence of violence, depression and alcohol risk in prenatal
care settings. Archives of Womens Mental Health, 10(4), 155-161.
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Flynn, H. A., Cain, S. A., O'Mahen, H. A., & Davis, M. M. (2006). Detection of maternal
alcohol use problems in the pediatric emergency department. Alcoholism-Clinical and
Experimental Research, 30(7), 1160-1164.
Flynn, H. A., Blow, F. C., & Marcus, S. M. (2006). Rates and predictors of depression treatment
among pregnant women in hospital-affiliated obstetrics practices. General Hospital
Psychiatry, 28(4), 289-295.
Flynn, H. A., O'mahen, H. A., Massey, L., & Marcus, S. (2006). The impact of a brief obstetrics
clinic-based intervention on treatment use for perinatal depression. Journal of Women's
Health, 15(10), 1195-1204.
Stoltenberg, S. F., Glass, J. M., Chermack, S. T., Flynn, H. A., Li, S., Weston, M. E., &
Burmeister, M. (2006). Possible association between response inhibition and a variant in
the brain-expressed tryptophan hydroxylase-2 gene. Psychiatric Genetics, 16(1), 35-38.
Flynn, H. A. (2005). Epidemiology and Phenomenology of Postpartum Mood Disorders.
Psychiatric Annals, 35(7), 544-555.
Marcus, S. M., Flynn, H. A., Blow, F., & Barry, K. (2005). A screening study of antidepressant
treatment rates and mood symptoms in pregnancy. Archives of Women's Health, 8(1),
25-7.
Flynn, H. A., Davis, M., Marcus, S. M., Cunningham, R., & Blow, F. C. (2004). Rates of
maternal depression in pediatric emergency department and relationship to child service
utilization. General Hospital Psychiatry, 26(4), 316-22.
Flynn, H. A., Walton, M. A., Curran, G. M., Blow, F. C., & Knutzen, S. (2004). Psychological
distress and return to substance use two years following treatment. Substance Use &
Misuse, 39(6), 885-910.
Flynn, H. A., Marcus, S. M., Kerber, K., & Alessi, N. (2003). Patients' concerns about and
perceptions of electronic psychiatric records. Psychiatric Services, 54(11), 1539-41.
Flynn, H. A., Marcus, S. M., Barry, K. L., & Blow, F. C. (2003). Rates and correlates of alcohol
use among pregnant women in obstetrics clinics. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental
Research, 7, 61-70.
Marcus, S. M., Flynn, H. A., Blow, F. C., & Barry, K. L. (2003). Depressive symptoms among
pregnant women screened in obstetrics settings. Journal of Womens Health &
Gender-Based Medicine, 12(4), 373-380.
Marcus, S. M., Barry, K. L., Flynn, H. A., Tandon, R., & Greden, J. F. (2001). Treatment
guidelines for depression in pregnancy. International Journal of Obstetrics and
Gynecology, 72(1), 61-70.
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Curran, G. M., Flynn, H. A., Kirchner, J., & Booth, B. M. (2000). Depression after alcohol
treatment as a risk factor for relapse among male veterans. Journal of Substance Abuse
Treatment, 19(3), 259-65.
Flynn, H. A. (2000). Comparison of cross-sectional and daily reports in studying the relationship
between depression and use of alcohol in response to stress in college students.
Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 24(1), 48-52.
Marcus, S., Flynn, H., Barry, K., Tandon, R., & Greden, J. (2000). Depression in pregnancy and
postpartum: a review of critical issues. Postgraduate Obstetrics and Gynecology, 20(13),
1-8.
Coyne, J. C., Pepper, C. M., & Flynn, H. (1999). Significance of prior episodes of depression in
two patient populations. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 67(1), 76-81.
Butler, A. C., Hokanson, J. E., & Flynn, H. A. (1994). A Comparison of Self-Esteem Lability
and Low Trait Self-Esteem as Vulnerability Factors for Depression. Journal of
Personality and Social Psychology, 66(1), 166-177.
Hokanson, J. E., Tate, R. L., Niu, X., Stader, S. R., & Flynn, H. A. (1994). Illustration of
concomitant times series analyses in a case of somatoform disorder. Cognitive Therapy
and Research, 18(5), 413-437.
Refereed Book Chapters
Flynn, H. A., & Hart, K. (2015). Clinical Intervention for Psychopathology During Pregnancy
and the Postpartum Period. In Wenzel, A . (Ed.), The Oxford Handbook of Perinatal
Psychology. Oxford University Press.
Flynn, H. A., & Naar-King, S. (2015). Motivational Interviewing for the Treatment of
Depression. In Arkowitz, H (Ed.), Motivational Interviewing for the Treatment of
Psychological Disorders. Guilford Press.
Novick, D., & Flynn, H. A. (2013). Psychiatric Symptoms During And Following Pregnancy:
Using Psycho-Education, Assessment, And Intervention to Improve Outcomes. In Spiers
M, Geller, P., & Kloss J (Eds.), Women's Health Psychology. New Jersey: Wiley.
Flynn, H. A., & Himle, J. (2011). The role of psychotherapy in treatment resistant depression. In
Riba, M., & Greden, J. (Eds.), Treatment Resistant Depression. American Psychiatric
Publishing Inc.
Flynn, H. A. (2010). Depression and postpartum disorders. A public health perspective of
women's mental health. In Levin, Bruce Lubotsky, & Becker, Marion Ann (Eds.), A
public health perspective of women's mental health (pp. 109-120). Springer.
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Marcus, S. M., Flynn, H. A., & Young, E. (2001). Depression in Women Throughout the
Lifespan. In Greden, John F (Ed.), Treatment of recurrent depression. APA Press.
Presentations
Invited Papers at Conferences
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2013). Research on Depression in Women. Paper presented at FSU
Psychology Freshman Interest Group Address, FSU Psychology Department. (Local)
Invited Keynote and Plenary Presentations at Conferences
Flynn, H. (presented 2016, April). Building a roadmap to reduce the burden of perinatal
depression. Keynote presentation at Florida Maternal Mental Health Symposium, Florida
Agency for Health Care Administration, Tallahassee, FL. (State)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2014, October). Motivational Interviewing Trainer Certification. Plenary
presentation at Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers Annual Meeting,
Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers, Atlanta, GA. (International)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2012, November). A Collaborative Network Model for Enhancing the
Impact of Perinatal Depression Research. Keynote presentation at Grand Rounds, The
Mayo Clinic Department of Psychiatry and Psychology. (National)
Invited Keynote and Plenary Presentations at Symposia
Flynn, H. (presented 2015, December). Perinatal Depression Research: Broadening the Scope
and Impact. Keynote presentation in Grand Rounds. Symposium conducted at the
meeting of University of Illinois Medical School, Chicago, IL. (Regional)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2013, April). A call to action: Improving detection, intervention and
outcomes for perinatal depression. Keynote presentation in Responding to Mental Health
Crises. Symposium conducted at the meeting of Philadelphia Department of Public
Health and Community Behavioral Health. (Regional)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2012, April). Public Health Research on Depression in Women. Keynote
presentation in Florida State University Department of Psychology Graduate Research
Day. Symposium conducted at the meeting of Florida State University Department of
Psychology. (Local)
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Flynn, H. A. (presented 2009, October). Health Behavior Change in Cardiovascular Medicine.
Keynote presentation in Cardiovascular Medicine. Symposium conducted at the meeting
of Oakwood Health Care System. (Regional)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2004). Advances in the Understanding and Treatment of Depression.
Keynote presentation in Advances in the Treatment of Depression. Symposium conducted
at the meeting of Black Hills State University. (Regional)
Invited Presentations at Conferences
Flynn, H., Bellamy, G., Atkins, C., & Haines, A. (presented 2016, April). Patient Centered
Outcomes _Research: Engaging Patients To Improve Perinatal Mental Health And
Prevent Early Childhood Obesity In Communities. Presentation at Florida Blue Sapphire
Awards, Florida Blue, Orlando, FL. (State)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2015, June). Is prenatal mental health a health care crisis? Presentation
at the meeting of Capital Area Health Start Coalition, Tallahassee, FL. (State)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2015, June). The potential value of an academic partnership to
accelerate mental health progress in Florida. Presentation at Florida Council on
Community Mental Health Annual Meeting, Florida Council on Community Mental
Health. (State)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2015, May). Expanding the reach of community partnerships to enhance
outcomes for Mood Disorders in Florida. Presentation at Tallahassee, FL, Big Bend
Mental Health Coalition. (Regional)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2015, April). Shining a Light on Perinatal Mental Health: Community
Forum. Presentation at the meeting of The Florida State University. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2015, February). Opportunities for Florida Health Plans to Address
Perinatal Depression. Presentation at the meeting of The Florida Agency for Healthcare
Administration. Behavioral Health Workgroup, Ft Lauderdale, FL. (State)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2015, January). Community Engagement in Patient-Centered Outcomes
Research. Presentation at The Florida Health Equity Research Institute Summit, The
Florida Health Equity Research Institute, Tampa, FL. (State)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2014, October). Accelerating the Impact of Perinatal Depression
Research: Role of the Women & Mood Disorders Task Group. Presentation at National
Network of Depression Centers Annual Conference, National Network of Depression
Centers, Chicago, IL. (National)
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Flynn, H. A. (presented 2014, January). Patient-Centered Health Communication. Presentation
at Preconception Health Conference, Healthy Start Coalition. (State)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2013, October). Development of Motivational Interviewing Trainer
Certification Content and Process. Presentation at Motivational Interviewing Network of
Trainers 2013 Conference, Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers, Krokow,
Poland. (International)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2013, October). Women and Mood Disorders: "Sex Differences in
Depression: Concepts and Perspectives. Presentation at A symposium dedicated to Dr.
Susan Nolen-Hoeksema, University of Michigan. (National)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2012, November). A Demonstration of Building Collaborative Capacity
to Improve Public Health Impact of Research Perinatal Depression within the NNDC.
Presentation at The National Network of Depression Centers 2012 Annual Conference,
National Network of Depression Centers. (National)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2012, October). Developing an evidence-based strategy for Motivational
Interviewing trainer certification linked to quality. Presentation at Motivational
Interviewing Network of Trainers 2012 Conference, Motivational Interviewing Network
of Trainers. (International)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2011, November). Development and Use of a Comprehensive
Assessment Package: The National Network of Depression Centers (NNDC) Clinical
Care Registry. Presentation at The National Network of Depression Centers 2011 Annual
Conference, The National Network of Depression Centers. (National)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2011, November). Strengthening Women's Mental Health Research
Collaboration through Interdisciplinary Sharing of Data and High Throughput Research
Recruitment Registries. Presentation at 45th Annual Convention of the Association for
Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Association for Behavioral and Cognitive
Therapies. (International)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2011, November). Women and Mood Disorders Task Group Update.
Presentation at The National Network of Depression Centers 2011 Annual Conference,
National Network of Depression Centers. (National)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2010). Motivational Interviewing Trainer Certification and
Development. Presentation at Annual Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers
(MINT) Forum, Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT), San Diego, CA.
(International)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2010). Women and Mood Disorders Task Group Update. Presentation at
National Network of Depression Centers (NNDC) Annual Conference, National Network
of Depression Centers (NNDC). (National)
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Flynn, H. A., O'Mahen, H. A., Himle, J., & Henshaw, E. (presented 2009). Development of a
Psychotherapeutic Intervention Delivered in the Context of Prenatal Care for
Depression. Presentation at 35th Annual Meeting of the North American Society for
Psychosocial Obstetrics and Gynecology, North American Society for Psychosocial
Obstetrics and Gynecology. (International)
Burke, P., Flynn, H. A., Giantini, M., Hunt, T., Lincourt, P., Tomlin, K., & Zuckoff, A.
(presented 2008). Trainer Development and Certification: Some Thoughts on
Competencies and a Certification Process. Presentation at the meeting of Motivational
Interviewing Network Trainers (MINT). (International)
Invited Presentations at Symposia
Flynn, H. A., Ammerman, R., Duffecy, J., & Miller, L. (presented 2015, November). Critical
factors in optimizing the impact of perinatal mental health in communities. In Flynn, H.
A (Chair), 2nd Biennial Perinatal Mental Health Conference. Presentation at the meeting
of Northwestern University; Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL. (International)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2015, February). Helping Children thrive: Risks and Opportunities. In
Leon County Schools Gifted Child Symposium. Presentation at the meeting of Leon
County Schools. (Regional)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2013). A Network-Based Approach for Advancing Mental Health
Disparities for Perinatal Depression. In Advancing Knowledge on Mental Health
Disparities. Presentation at the meeting of National Institute on Mental Health. (National)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2012). Integration of Motivational Interviewing in Multidisciplinary
Clinical Care. In Multidisciplinary Clinical Care. Presentation at the meeting of FSU
Multidisciplinary Center. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2012). Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression. In Interpersonal
psychotherapy: Principles and Applications. Presentation at the meeting of FSU
Multidisciplinary Center. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2012). Public Health Research on Depression in Women. In Public
Health Research. Presentation at the meeting of Florida State University Department of
Psychology. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2011). Current Issues in Perinatal Psychiatry. In Issues in Perinatal
Mental Health Research. Presentation at the meeting of Florida State University School
of Social Work. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2011). Depression in Women: Maximizing the Public Health Impact of
Research through Interdisciplinary Collaborative Models. In Interdisciplinary
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Collaboration. Presentation at the meeting of Florida State University College of
Medicine. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2011). Facilitating Health Behavior Change. In Theory of Health
Behavior Change. Presentation at the meeting of St. Joseph Mercy Health Care System.
(Regional)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2011). The Importance of Depression for Public Health. In Annual
Silverman Research Conference. Presentation at the meeting of University of Michigan
Department of Psychiatry. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2010). Clinician Style in Addressing Health Behavior Change in
Medical Encounters. In Motivating Health Behavior Changes. Presentation at the meeting
of Oakwood Healthcare System. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2010). Facilitating Health Behavior Change. In Integrated Theory of
Health Behavior Change. Presentation at the meeting of St. Joseph Mercy Health Care
System. (Regional)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2010). Strategies for Engaging Students in Needed Services. In
Motivational Interviewing in Schools. Presentation at the meeting of University of
Michigan College of Engineering. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2010). Talking through Depression: What we know about Effective
Psychotherapy for Mood Disorders. In Getting Help for Mental Disorders. Presentation
at the meeting of University of Michigan Depression Center. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2009). Improved Identification and Treatment of Depression in
Childbearing Women. In Grand Rounds. Presentation at the meeting of Merrill Palmer
Skillman Institute Wayne State University. (National)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2009). Mothers, Babies, Depressions, and New Treatments: What Have
We Learned? In Postpartum Depression and the Baby Blues. Presentation at the meeting
of University of Michigan Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2009). Update on Evidence-Based Psychotherapies for Depression. In
Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards Annual Conference.
Presentation at the meeting of University of Michigan. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2008). Developing Strategies for Improving Perinatal Depression
Outcomes. In Perinatal Depression Treatment and Child Development. Presentation at
the meeting of University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry. (Local)
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Flynn, H. A. (presented 2008). Research Update on the Prevention of Perinatal Depression. In
Psychosocial and psychological interventions for preventing postpartum depression.
Presentation at the meeting of Jackson County Prenatal Task Force. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2007). Depression in Women over the Lifespan. In Women' Health Over
the Lifespan. Presentation at the meeting of Michigan Public Library. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2007). Women's Health and Depression. In Emotional Health and
Depression Treatment. Presentation at the meeting of The University of Michigan
Depression Center. (Local)
Flynn, H. A., Armitage, R., Marcus, S. M., & Burmeisteri, M. (presented 2006). Early childhood
mental health risk associated with maternal depression: A longitudinal follow up study of
child of mothers previously assessed during pregnancy. In Meeting of Flinn Foundation.
Presentation at the meeting of Flinn Foundation. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2005). Current Issues in Perinatal Mood Disorders. In Management of
Perinatal Mood Disorders. Presentation at the meeting of University of Michigan
Medical School. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2005). Current Research Directions for the Prevention of Depression. In
Strategies for Universal Prevention of Depression. Presentation at the meeting of Florida
State University Department of Psychology. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2004). Detecting and Treating Depression in Obstetrics: Building UMHS
as a Model. In IdentIfyIng and TreatIng Maternal DepressIon. Presentation at the
meeting of University of Michigan, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2002). Women's Health Program of Excellence. In Postpartum
Depression and the Baby Blues. Presentation at the meeting of University of Michigan.
(State)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2001). Motivational Interviewing and Case Management Approaches to
Treatment Enrollment for Depression. In Mental Health. Presentation at the meeting of
Washtenaw County Healthcare Organization. (National)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2001). Rates of Depression Risk and Treatment during Pregnancy. In
Managing Depression During Pregnancy. Presentation at the meeting of University of
Michigan. (State)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2000). Screening and Intervention for Mental Health Issues in Pregnant
Women in Primary Care, Research Updates in Psychiatry. In Mental Health Symposium.
Presentation at the meeting of University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. (National)
Flynn, H. A., Marcus, S. M., Barry, K. L., & Blow, F. C. (presented 2000). The relationship
between depressive symptomatology and alcohol use risk in pregnancy. In University of
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Michigan Medical School Research Symposium. Presentation at the meeting of
University of Michigan Medical School. (Local)
Refereed Presentations at Conferences
Flynn, H. (presented 2016, April). Etiology, Intergenerational Transmission of Risk and
Intervention. Anxiety and Depression Association of America Annual Conference.
Presentation at Anxiety and Depression Association of America Annual Conference,
ADAA, Philadelphia, PA. (International)
Flynn, H. (presented 2015, August). New models to address perinatal depression in primary
care. Presentation at Florida's Premier Behavioral Health Conference, State of Florida,
Orlando, FL. (State)
Flynn, H. A., Howard, M., Salisbury, A., & Ammerman, R. (presented 2013). Methods and
Strategies to Enhance the Impact of Perinatal Depression and Infant Outcomes Research.
Presentation at Perinatal Mental Health Conference: Optimizing Maternal Treatment to
Improve Infant Outcomes, PMHM Perinatal Mental Health Organization. (International)
Flynn, H. A., Ocean, G., DeCesare, J., & Joseph, G. (presented 2013). The Relationship of
Centering Prenatal Care on Depression and Birth Outcomes. Poster presentation at
National Network of Depression Centers Annual Conference, National Network of
Depression Centers. (National)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2012). Novel Collaborative Models To Accelerate The Public Health
Impact of Perinatal Mental Health Efforts. Presentation at Marce Society for Perinatal
Mental Health 2012 Conference, Marce Society for Perinatal Mental Health.
(International)
Muzik, M., & Flynn, H. A. (presented 2012). Perinatal Anxiety: Predictor of worse illness
trajectory. Presentation at Marce Society for Perinatal Mental Health 2012, Marce
Society. (International)
Thomason, E., Volling, B. L., Flynn, H. A., Dayton, C., & Gonzalez, R. (presented 2012).
Childcare stress, feelings of maternal self-efficacy and control, and maternal depression
during pregnancy for second-time mothers. Poster presentation at International
Conference on Infant Studies, Minneapolis, The International Society on Infant Studies.
(International)
Volling, B. L., Marcus, S. M., Gonzalez, R., McDonough, S., Thomason, E., & Flynn, H. A.
(presented 2012). The relationship of parenting-specific maternal stress and depression
over the first year postpartum. Presentation at Biennial Meetings of the Society for
Research in Child Development, Society for Research in Child Development.
(International)
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Volling, B. L., Yu, T., Gonzalez, R., Oh, W., Thomason, E., & Flynn, H. A. (presented 2012).
Trajectories of parental depression, children's behavior problems, and family stress.
Presentation at the meeting of World Association of Infant Mental Health. (International)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2011). Getting the Word Out: Dissemination and Clinical Application of
Findings from contemporary Women's Health Research. Presentation at 45th Annual
Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Association for
Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. (International)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2011). Novel interventions for perinatal depression: Improving
dissemination by addressing issues of treatment acceptability and accessibility.
Presentation at 45th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive
Therapies, Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. (International)
Thomason, E., McDonough, S. C., Hiltz, C. E., Volling, B. L., Lopez, J. F., Marcus, S., Flynn,
H. A., & Vazquez, D. M. (presented 2011). Neuroendocrine differences among
insecurely and securely attached infants. Poster presentation at The biennial meeting of
the Society for Research on Child Development, Society for Research on Child
Development, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (International)
Thomason, E., McDonough, S. C., MacKenzie, M. J., Volling, B. L., Lopez, J. F., Marcus, S.,
Flynn, H. A., & Vazquez, D. M. (presented 2011). The contribution of infant and
maternal characteristics to infant behavior during the Still-Face Paradigm. Poster
presentation at The biennial meeting of the Society for Research on Child Development,
Society for Research on Child Development, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (International)
Thomason, E., Volling, B. L., Hiltz, C. E., Lopez, J. F., McDonough, S. C., Marcus, S., Flynn,
H. A., Robbins, N. M., & Vazquez, D. M. (presented 2011). Neuroendocrine differences
among insecurely and securely attached infants. Poster presentation at the biennial
meeting of the Society for Research on Child Development, Society for Research on
Child Development, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (International)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2010). Understanding and Overcoming Challenges to Engaging and
Retaining Low Income Women in Depression Treatment in the Context of Obstetrical
Care. Presentation at International Marce Society, International Marce Society,
Pittsburgh, PA. (International)
Flynn, H. A., Muzik, M., & Nylen, K. (presented 2010). Psychological and Neurobiological
Maternal and Infant Outcomes Associated with Depression and Anxiety from Pregnancy
through Postpartum. Presentation at Symposium at the International Marce Society,
Marce Society. (International)
Sexton, M., Flynn, H. A., & McCabe, T. (presented 2010). Substance Use Behaviors in the
Context of Pregnancy. Poster presentation at University of Michigan Substance Abuse
Research Center Annual Conference, University of Michigan. (Local)
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Sexton, M. S., Flynn, H. A., Lancaster, C., Volling, B. L., Marcus, S. M., McDonough, S. C.,
Lopez, J., & Vazquez, D. M. (presented 2010). Predictors of Recovery from Prenatal
Depressive Symptoms. Poster presentation at 36th Annual Meeting of the North American
Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics and Gynecology, North American Society for
Psychosocial Obstetrics and Gynecology. (International)
Thomason, E., Volling, B. L., MacKenzie, M. J., Flynn, H. A., Marcus, S., McDonough, S.,
Lopez, J., & Vazquez, D. (presented 2010). The contribution of infant and maternal
characteristics to infant behavior during the Still-Face Paradigm. Poster presentation at
Society for Research on Child Development Biennial [eeting, Society for Research on
Child Development. (International)
Thomason, E., Volling, B. L., Yu, T., Flynn, H. A., Marcus, S., McDonough, S., Lopez, J., &
Vazquez, D. (presented 2010). Investigating social contextual factors and the marital
relationship during the first year of parenthood. Presentation at National Council on
Family Relations 72nd Annual Conference, National Council on Family Relations,
Minneapolis, MN. (National)
Thomason, E., Volling, B. L., Yu, T., Flynn, H. A., Marcus, S., McDonough, S., Lopez, J., &
Vazquez, D. (presented 2010). Father Involvement, Maternal Depression, and the
Marital Relationship in the First Year Postpartum. Poster presentation at International
Conference on Infant Studies, The International Society on Infant Studies. (International)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2009). Improving Maternal Depression Outcomes: Understanding
Common Risk Factors, Pathways to Treatment, and Mechanisms of Change in
Psychotherapy. Presentation at 43rd Annual Convention of the Association for
Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy, Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy.
(International)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2009). Treatment Preferences and Barriers to Care Among Depressed
Perinatal Women: Emerging Themes from Diverse Patient Groups. Presentation at 43rd
Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy,
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy. (International)
Flynn, H. A., Bullard, K. H., & Marcus, S. M. (presented 2009). Infant Outcomes Associated
with Perinatal Depression Treated with IPT Compared to Un-treated and Non-depressed
Women: A Pilot Study. Poster presentation at 3rd International Conference of the
International Society for Interpersonal Psychotherapy, International Society for
Interpersonal Psychotherapy. (International)
Flynn, H. A., Chermack, S. T., Murray, R., & Wojnar, M. (presented 2009). Gender Differences
in Substance Abuse Treatment Patients With and Without Depression. Poster presentation
at Annual Meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism, Research Society on
Alcoholism. (International)
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Flynn, H. A., Henshaw, E., & O'Mahen, H. A. (presented 2009). Adapting Psychotherapy to
Improve Perinatal Depression Treatment Adherence and Effectiveness. Presentation at
World Psychiatric Association International Congress, World Psychiatric Association.
(International)
Flynn, H. A., Henshaw, E., O'Mahen, H., & Himle, J. (presented 2009). A Newly Developed
Obstetric Clinic-based Psychotherapeutic Treatment for Perinatal Major Depressive
Disorder. Poster presentation at 36th Annual Meeting of the North American Society for
Psychosocial Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics
and Gynecology. (International)
Flynn, H. A., Henshaw, E., O'Mahen, H., & Himle, J. (presented 2009). Developing
Psychological Interventions for Depression Within Obstetrics Settings. Presentation at
Association of Psychologists in Academic Health Centers 4th National Conference,
Association of Psychologists in Academic Health Centers (APAHC). (International)
Flynn, H. A., Henshaw, E., O'Mahen, H., & Himle, J. (presented 2009). Improving CBT
Outcomes for Perinatal Depression: Results of a Mixed Method Intervention
Development Project. Poster presentation at 43rd Annual Convention of the Association
for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy, Association for Behavioral and Cognitive
Therapy. (International)
Flynn, H. A., Marcus, S. M., Lopez, J., Armitage, R., & McDonough, S. (presented 2008).
Alcohol use problems around the time of pregnancy is related to history of postpartum
depression. Presentation at 31st Annual Meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism,
Research Society on Alcoholism. (International)
Flynn, H. A., O'Mahen, H., Himle, J., & Henshaw, E. (presented 2008). Personalizing CBT for
perinatal depression: Results of a qualitative study on improving intervention adherence
and effectiveness. Presentation at 48th Annual NCDEU Meeting, National Institute of
Mental Health. (International)
Heringhausen, J., Marcus, S. M., Muzik, M., McDonough, S. C., Flynn, H. A., Hoffman, R.,
Vazquez, D. M., Armitage, R., & Bertram, H. (presented 2008). Neonatal sleep patterns
and relationship to maternal depression poster presentation. Presentation at American
Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Annual Meeting, American
Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. (International)
Lancaster, C., Flynn, H. A., Marcus, S., & Davis, M. (presented 2008). Lengthened pre-delivery
stay and antepartum complications in women with depressive symptoms during
pregnancy. Poster presentation at The American College of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists District V Annual Clinical Meeting, The American College of
Obstetricians and Gynecologists. (Regional)
Lancaster, C., Flynn, H. A., Marcus, S., Johnson, T., & Davis, M. (presented 2008). Antenatal
depression impacts maternal length of stay. Poster presentation at The Royal College of
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Obstetricians and Gynaecologists 7th International Scientific Meeting, The Royal College
of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. (International)
Marcus, S. M., Flynn, H. A., Lopez, J., McDonough, S., Kaciroti, N., & Vazquez, D. M.
(presented 2008). Depression trajectories and medication treatment during pregnancy:
Impact on neonatal outcomes. Presentation at 16th European Congress of Psychiatry,
European Psychiatric Association. (International)
Vahratian, A., Flynn, H. A., Dorman, M., & Smith, Y. (presented 2008). Infertility treatment and
psychosocial health status. Presentation at 64th American Society for Reproductive
Medicine's Annual Meeting, American Society for Reproductive Medicine.
(International)
Wilburn, K., Flynn, H. A., Armitage, R., Ewell Foster, C., Muzik, M., & Marcus, S. M.
(presented 2008). Early childhood risk associated with maternal depression: A follow up
pilot study of children of mothers assessed during pregnancy. Poster presentation at
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Annual Meeting,
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. (International)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2007). New research on depression and anxiety: Implications for
detection, treatment and prevention in women. Presentation at 40th Annual Convention
of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Association for Behavioral
and Cognitive Therapies. (International)
Bowerman, A., Flynn, H. A., & Marcus, S. M. (presented 2006). Depression and mental health
treatment seeking among asian american women. Poster presentation at 58th Institute on
Psychiatric Services, American Psychiatric Association's. (International)
Dunbar, S., O'Mahen, H., & Flynn, H. A. (presented 2006). Understanding the role of
socioeconomic status, race, social support, and depression severity during the perinatal
period. Poster presentation at 40th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral
and Cognitive Therapies, Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies.
(International)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2006). Moving from detection to intervention: Improving maternal
mental health outcomes. Presentation at 40th Annual Convention of the Association for
Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Association for Behavioral and Cognitive
Therapies. (International)
Flynn, H. A., Chermack, S. T., Glass, J. M., Stoltenberg, S. F., & Burmeister, M. (presented
2006). Gender differences in interactions between tph2, family history factors, and adult
drinking in predicting depression in a college student sample. Presentation at Annual
Meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism, Research Society on Alcoholism.
(International)
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Flynn, H. A., & Marcus, S. M. (presented 2006). A pilot study testing the effectiveness of single
session motivational interviewing in engaging depressed, pregnant women in mental
health treatment. Presentation at the meeting of Motivational Interviewing Network of
Trainers (MINT). (International)
Marcus, S., Vazquez, D., Neal, C., Gahagen, S., Flynn, H. A., Volling, B., Kaciroti, N., Lopez,
J., & McDonough, S. (presented 2006). NRP-26 Perinatal depression: neuroendocrine
and behavioral impacts on the Neonate. Poster presentation at American Academy Child
and Adolescent Psychiatry Annual Meeting, American Academy Child and Adolescent
Psychiatry. (International)
Marcus, S. M., Flynn, H. A., Hoffman, R., Vazquez, D., Armitage, R., & Lopez, J. (presented
2006). Impact of depression on sleep circadian rhythms in mothers and newborns. Poster
presentation at the meeting of American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
(International)
O'Mahen, H., & Flynn, H. A. (presented 2006). Silencing the self: Interpersonal beliefs affecting
women's risk for depression. Poster presentation at 40th Annual Convention of the
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Association for Behavioral and
Cognitive Therapies. (International)
Flynn, H. A., & Chermack, S. C. (presented 2005). Lifetime alcohol and violence predicts
alcohol use during pregnancy in a prenatal care seeking sample. Presentation at Annual
Meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism, Research Society on Alcoholism.
(International)
Flynn, H. A., O'Mahen, H. A., Massey, L., & Marcus, S. M. (presented 2004). Does routine
screening for depression in obstetrics improve treatment receipt for pregnant women?
Presentation at Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric Association, American
Psychiatric Association. (International)
Marcus, S. M., Flynn, H. A., & Seifried, L. (presented 2004). Antidepressant use among
pregnant women. Presentation at Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric
Association, American Psychiatric Association. (International)
Flynn, H. A., Chermack, S. T., & Blow, F. C. (presented 2003). Psychosocial correlates of
drinking during pregnancy. Presentation at Annual Meeting of the Research Society on
Alcoholism, Research Society on Alcoholism. (International)
Flynn, H. A., Chermack, S. T., & Blow, F. C. (presented 2002). The relationship between history
of violence and drinking during pregnancy in an obstetrics sample. Presentation at Albert
Silverman Research Conference, University of Michigan. (Local)
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Flynn, H. A., Davis, M., Marcus, S. M., & Blow, F. C. (presented 2002). Maternal depression
and its association to child health based on screening in pediatric settings. Presentation
at Albert Silverman Research Conference, University of Michigan. (Local)
Marcus, S. M., Flynn, H. A., Blow, F. C., & Barry, K. L. (presented 2002). Anti-depressant
medication discontinuation among pregnant women screened in obstetrics. Presentation
at Albert Silverman Research Conference, University of Michigan. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2001). Depression Rates and Impact on Functioning During Pregnancy
and Postpartum. Presentation at 109th Annual Convention of the American
Psychological Association, American Psychological Association. (International)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 2001). The Impact of Electronic Psychiatric Records on Patients and the
Doctor-Patient Relationship. Presentation at 154th Annual Meeting of the American
Psychiatric Association, American Psychological Association. (International)
Flynn, H. A., Marcus, S. M., Blow, F. C., & Barry, K. L. (presented 2001). Psychological and
psychosocial risk factors for alcohol use during pregnancy. Alcoholism: Clinical and
Experimental Research. Presentation at Annual Meeting of the Research Society on
Alcoholism, Research Society on Alcoholism, MOntreal, Ca. (International)
Flynn, H. A., & Marcus, S. M. (presented 2001). Low rates of treatment for depression in women
screened in obstetrics clinics in the US. Archives of Women's Mental Health. Presentation
at 1st World Congress on Women's Mental Health, International Association for
Women's Mental Health, Berlin, Germany. (International)
Marcus, S. M., & Flynn, H. A. (presented 2001). Using the internet as a motivational and
educational tool for pregnant women in primary care. Presentation at 154th Annual
Meeting of the American Psychiatric Association, American Psychiatric Association.
(International)
Marcus, S. M., & Flynn, H. A. (presented 2001). Recurrent depression in women throughout the
lifespan. Presentation at 154th Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric Association,
American Psychiatric Association. (International)
Flynn, H. A., & Marcus, S. M. (presented 2000). Rates of treatment in pregnant women at risk
for depression. Presentation at 52st Institute on Psychiatric Services, Syllabus and
Proceedings Summary, The American Psychiatric Association. (International)
Flynn, H. A., Marcus, S. M., & Barry, K. L. (presented 2000). Correlates of alcohol use and
depression in a primary care sample of pregnant women. Presentation at American
Psychological Society Annual Conference, American Psychological Society.
(International)
Flynn, H. A., Marcus, S. M., Barry, K. L., & Blow, F. C. (presented 2000). The relationship
between depressive symptomatology and alcohol use risk in pregnancy. Alcoholism:
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Clinical and Experimental Research. Presentation at Annual Meeting of the Research
Society on Alcoholism, Research Society on Alcoholism, Denver, CO. (International)
Marcus, S. M., & Flynn, H. A. (presented 2000). The patient perspective on the Electronic
Medical Record. Presentation at Annual Conference of the American Psychiatric
Association, American Psychiatric Association. (International)
MArcus, S., Flynn, H. A., Barry, K., & Blackwood, K. (presented 2000). Predictors of risk:
When does depression relapse in pregnancy? Poster presentation at Silverman Research
Conference, University of Michigan. (Local)
Barry, K. L., Flynn, H. A., Marcus, S. M., & Blow, K. A. (presented 1999). Provider advice to
pregnant drinkers: rates / types. Presentation at 51st Institute on Psychiatric Services,
Syllabus and Proceedings Summary, American Psychiatric Association. (National)
Flynn, H. A., Blackwood, K. A., & Marcus, S. M. (presented 1999). Prevalence of depression
among pregnant women. Poster presentation at 51st Institute on Psychiatric Services,
Syllabus and Proceedings Summary, American Psychiatric Association. (National)
Flynn, H. A., Marcus, S. M., Barry, K. L., & Blow, F. C. (presented 1999). Identification of
prevalence and risk factors for alcohol use during pregnancy in primary care. Poster
presentation at Annual Meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism, Research Society
on Alcoholism. (International)
Flynn, H. A., Marcus, S. M., Blow, F. C., & Barry, K. L. (presented 1999). Risk factors for
alcohol use in pregnancy. Presentation at 51st Institute on Psychiatric Services, Syllabus
and Proceedings Summary, American Psychiatric Association. (National)
Flynn, H. A., Marcus, S., Barry, K., & Blow, F. (presented 1999). Identification of prevalence
and risk factors associated with alcohol consumption among pregnant in primary care.
Presentation at The Tenth Annual Albert J. Silverman Research Conference, University
of Michigan. (Local)
Marcus, S. M., Flynn, H. A., Barry, K. L., & Blackwood, K. A. (presented 1999). Predictors of
Risk: When does depression relapse in pregnancy? Presentation at 51st Institute on
Psychiatric Services, Syllabus and Proceedings Summary, American Psychiatric
Association. (National)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 1998). The significance of prior episodes of depression in two
populations. Poster presentation at American Psychological Society Annual Conference,
American Psychological Society, Washington, DC. (National)
Flynn, H. A., Blow, F. C., Walton, M. A., & Barry, K. C. (presented 1998). Longitudinal
correlates of changes in drinking over time in older adults. Poster presentation at the
meeting of Research Society on Alcoholism, Hilton Head, SC. (National)
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Flynn, H. A., & Coyne, J. C. (presented 1998). The relationship between physical health and
depression in predicting functional impairment. Poster presentation at American
Psychological Society Annual Conference, American Psychological Society. (National)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 1997). An investigation of the relationship between alcohol coping and
mood: Research design issues. Poster presentation at the meeting of Research Society on
Alcoholism, San Francisco, CA. (National)
Flynn, H. A. (presented 1996). Mental health policy issues related to the use of seclusion and
restraint with adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Presentation at the meeting of
Florida Mental Health Institute. (Local)
Refereed Presentations at Symposia
Lancaster, C., Flynn, H. A., Marcus, S. M., Johnson, T., & Davis, M. (presented 2008).
Peripartum Length of stay for women with depressive symptoms during pregnancy. In
The Anita Payne Lecture and Poster Day. Poster presentation at the meeting of
University of Michigan. (Local)
Invited Workshops
Flynn, H. A. (2015, October). Integration of Motivational Interviewing with CBT and IPT for
depression. Workshop delivered at Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers
Annual Forum, Berlin, Germany. (International)
Flynn, H. A. (2014, March). Motivational Interviewing for Family Engagement. Workshop
delivered at The Centers. (Regional)
Flynn, H. A., Swartz, H., & Grote, N. (2013, June). Integrating Motivational Interviewing and
Interpersonal Psychotherapy. Workshop delivered at The International Society for
Interpersonal Psychotherapy Bi-Annual Conference. (International)
Flynn, H. A. (2013, April). Brief Counseling for Behavior Change. Workshop delivered at
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare System Family Medicine Residency Program. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (2012, June). Engaging Families in Autism Assessment and Intervention:
Application of Motivational Interviewing. Workshop delivered at Autism Institute
Conference. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (2012, May). What is Motivational Interviewing and Can it Help Advance the
College of Medicine Mission. Workshop delivered at Florida State University College of
Medicine. (Local)
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Flynn, H. A. (2012, May). What is Motivational Interviewing and Can it Help Advance the
College of Medicine Mission? Workshop delivered at Florida State University College of
Medicine, Tallahassee, Florida. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (2011, December). Introduction to Motivational Interviewing. Workshop delivered
at University of Iowa, Department of Psychiatry. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (2011, October). Introduction to Motivational Interviewing. Workshop delivered at
Florida State University College of Medicine Tallahassee Memorial Family Medicine
Residency Program, Tallahassee Florida. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (2011, October). Introduction to Motivational Interviewing. Workshop delivered at
Florida State University College of Medicine. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (2011, March). Interpersonal Psychotherapy: An Evidence based Treatment for
Depression. Workshop delivered at University of Michigan 2011 Depression on College
Campuses Conference. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (2011). Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression. Workshop delivered at
Interpersonal psychotherapy: Principles and Applications. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (2010, December). Introduction to Motivational Interviewing. Workshop delivered
at University of Iowa, Department of Psychiatry, Iowa City, IA. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (2010, December). Introduction to Motivational Interviewing. Workshop delivered
at University of Iowa, Department of Psychiatry. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (2010, November). Advanced Motivational Interviewing. Workshop delivered at
University of Michigan School of Social Work. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (2010, November). Advanced Motivational Interviewing. Workshop delivered at
University of Michigan School of Social Work. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (2010, October). Intermediate Motivational Interviewing. Workshop delivered at .
University of Michigan School of Social Work. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (2009, November). Intermediate Motivational Interviewing. Workshop delivered at
University of Michigan School of Social Work. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (2009, November). Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression for Community
Practitioners. Workshop delivered at University of Michigan Psychiatry and Depression
Center. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (2009, October). Motivational Interviewing in Health Care Settings. Workshop
delivered at St. Joseph Mercy Health Care System. (Local)
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Flynn, H. A. (2009, August). Introduction to Motivational Interviewing. Workshop delivered at
University of Michigan Department of Emergency Medicine. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (2009, June). Introduction to Motivational Interviewing. Workshop delivered at
University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (2009, February). Intermediate Motivational Interviewing. Workshop delivered at
Michigan Department of Health. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (2008, December). Introduction to Motivational Interviewing. Workshop delivered
at University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (2008, October). Introduction to Motivational Interviewing. Workshop delivered at
Michigan Forensic Center for Psychiatry. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (2008, September). Introduction to Motivational Interviewing in Medical Social
Work. Workshop delivered at University of Michigan Department of Social Work.
(Local)
Flynn, H. A. (2008, August). Introduction to Motivational Interviewing. Workshop delivered at
Michigan Department of Health, Alpena MI. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (2008, August). Introduction to Motivational Interviewing. Workshop delivered at
Michigan Department of Health, Gaylord MI. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (2008, June). Introduction to Motivational Interviewing. Workshop delivered at
Spectrum Health System, Grand Rapids, MI. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (2007, October). Introduction to Motivational Interviewing. Workshop delivered at
Social Work Continuing Education Program, Grand Rapids MI. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (2007, August). Introduction to Motivational Interviewing. Workshop delivered at
Social Work Continuing Education Program, Farmington Hills, MI. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (2007, July). Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression. Workshop delivered at
University of Michigan Outpatient Psychiatry. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (2007, July). Introduction to Motivational Interviewing. Workshop delivered at
Psychopharmacology Update Traverse City. (Regional)
Flynn, H. A. (2007, June). Intermediate Skills in Motivational Interviewing. Workshop delivered
at Michigan Department of Health. (Regional)
Flynn, H. A. (2007, June). Introductory and Advanced Motivational Interviewing. Workshop
delivered at University of Michigan, Department of Psychiatry. (State)
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Flynn, H. A. (2007, May). Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Maternal Depression. Workshop
delivered at Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health, 30thAnniversary
Conference. (State)
Flynn, H. A. (2007, May). Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Older Adults with Depression.
Workshop delivered at State of Michigan Mental Health and Aging Conference. (State)
Flynn, H. A. (2007, January). Introduction to Motivational Interviewing. Workshop delivered at
University of Michigan, Geropsychiatry Division. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (2006, December). Motivational Interviewing in Primary Care. Workshop
delivered at Corner Health Clinic. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (2006, June). Introduction to Motivational Interviewing. Workshop delivered at
Michigan Department of Health. (Regional)
Flynn, H. A. (2006, May). Motivational Interviewing for Older Adult Substance Abuse.
Workshop delivered at State of Michigan Mental Health and Aging Conference. (State)
Flynn, H. A. (2005, October). Introduction to Motivational Interviewing. Workshop delivered at
Michigan Department of Health. (Regional)
Flynn, H. A. (2004, August). Motivational Interviewing in Healthcare settings. Workshop
delivered at University of Michigan Health System. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (2004, June). Motivational Interviewing: Strategies for Facilitating Behavior
Change. Workshop delivered at Ft. Wayne Veterans Administration. (Local)
Flynn, H. A. (2003, December). An introduction to Motivational Interviewing for Substance
Abuse. Workshop delivered at Chelsea Community Hospital. (Local)
Refereed Workshops
Flynn, H. A. (2012). Tips for Successful NIH Grant Applications from Reviewers Perspectives.
Workshop delivered at FSU College of Medicine. (Local)
Flynn, H. A., Lichtmacher, J., & Stuart, S. (2006). Issues and Challenges in integrating
Interpersonal Psychotherapy into Psychiatry Departments. Workshop delivered at 2nd
International Conference on Interpersonal Psychotherapy. (International)
Flynn, H. A. (2005). Issues and Challenges in Integrating Interpersonal Psychotherapy into
Psychiatry Departments. Workshop delivered at Annual Meeting of the American
Psychiatric Association, Atlanta, GA. (National)
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Yeo, S., Marcus, S., Flynn, H. A., & Barry, K. (2000). Post-partum depression and exercise: will
it be a life-long health issue for women. Workshop delivered at Midwest Nursing
Research Society. (Regional)
Nonrefereed Workshops
Flynn, H. A. (2016, February). Improving Maternal Mental Health Outcomes in Communities.
Workshop delivered at Community Mental Health Provider Networking, Tallahassee, FL.
(Local)
Invited Lectures and Readings of Original Work
Flynn, H. A. (2014, December). Perinatal Depression Research: Broadening the Scope and
Impact. Delivered at University of Illinois, Chicago Medical School, Department of
Psychiatry and Public Health. Chicago. (Local)
Information and Communication Technology
Internet Web Site Development
Flynn, H. A., & Marcus, S. M. (2000). A Women's Guide to Understanding Depression.
Retrieved from University of Michigan: http://www.med.umich.edu/womensguide/
Contracts and Grants
Contracts and Grants Funded
Flynn, H. A. (Jan 2015–Jun 2015). Contract to the FSU Center for Prevention and Early
Intervention. Funded by State of Florida, Department of Health, Agency for Healthcare
Administration. Total award $50,000.
Wetherby, A., & Flynn, H. A. (Aug 2014–Jun 2019). Mobilizing community systems to engage
families in early ASD detection and services. Funded by National Institute of Mental
Health (NIMH). Total award $2,500,000.
Wetherby, A., & Flynn, H. A. (Jan 2014–Jan 2018). Smart ESAC to improve engagement in
early assessment and intervention for communication disorders. Funded by National
Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Total award $2,500,000.
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Flynn, H. A. (Aug 2012–Aug 2015). Development of Florida State University College of
Medicine Research Program in Perinatal Depression. Funded by Florida State
University College of Medicine. Total award $24,000.
Stuart, S., & Flynn, H. A. (Aug 2012–Aug 2014). Optimizing the Fidelity of Interpersonal
Psychotherapy for Depression. Funded by National Institute of Mental Health. Total
award $400,000.
Beitsch, L., & Flynn, H. A. (Jul 2012–Jun 2014). Medicaid Encounter Data Systems Waiver
Evaluation Contract. Funded by Agency for Health Care Administration. Total award
$893,270.
Flynn, H. A. (Oct 2011–Sep 2013). Predictors of response to perinatal depression treatment:
Establishing processes and infrastructure for multisite effectiveness research. Funded by
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (R03HS020987). Total award $49,999.
Flynn, H. A. (Sep 2011–May 2013). Placebo Controlled Trial of Sertraline and IPT for Postp.
Funded by University of Iowa. (1000989706). Total award $121,922.
Flynn, H. A. (Sep 2011–May 2013). Competitive Revision for Targeted Research on Mental
Health Disparities. Funded by National Institute of Mental Health. Total award
$121,922.
Lancaster, C. M., & Flynn, H. A. (Dec 2009–Aug 2010). The Obstetrics Clinics and Resources
Study. Funded by Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research (MICHR). Total
award $10,000.
Flynn, H. A. (Aug 2009–May 2010). Implementation of National Standard Screening for
Depression in Women. Funded by Center for Translational Science Award (CTSA) –
Michigan Institute for Clinical Health Research. Total award $15,000.
Flynn, H. A. (Jun 2009–Jun 2011). MICHR-Depression Center Mental Health Initiatives:
Improving Patient Care through Translational Science and Collaborative Approaches.
Funded by Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research (MICHR). Total award
$25,000.
Flynn, H. A. (Mar 2007–Mar 2010). Improving Psychosocial Treatment for Perinatal
Depression. Funded by National Institute of Mental Health. (R34 MH076219). Total
award $1,154,151.
Flynn, H. A. (Nov 2006–Nov 2007). Early Childhood Risk Associated with Maternal
Depression: A Longitudinal Follow-up Study of Children of Mothers Assessed During
Pregnancy. Funded by University of Michigan Depression Center, Depression Innovation
Fund. Total award $25,000.
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MArcus, S. M., & Flynn, H. A. (Sep 2006–Nov 2009). Infant Outcomes and Depression
Treatment in Pregnancy. Funded by National Institute of Mental Health. (R21
MH072673). Total award $376,200.
Flynn, H. A. (Jul 2005–Jul 2006). Sleep, Mood and Pregnancy Outcomes in Postpartum Women
and their Infants. Funded by Jack and Barbara Berman Depression Research Fund. Total
award $10,000.
Flynn, H. A. (Aug 2004–Aug 2006). Improving Treatment Engagement and Adherence for
Untreated Perinatal Depression. Funded by Eli Lilly Foundation. Total award $20,000.
Flynn, H. A. (Jun 2004–Jun 2005). Internet Depression Psychoeducation for Women. Funded by
University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry – Psychiatry Research Council. Total
award $15,000.
Neal, D., & Flynn, H. A. (Jun 2004–Jun 2006). Integrated Care for Medicaid Consumers with
Behavioral Health Care Needs; State of Michigan Medicaid Match Grant. Funded by
State of Michigan. Total award $700,000.
Volling, B., & Flynn, H. A. (Sep 2003–Aug 2008). Family Transitions Following the Birth of a
Sibling. Funded by National Institute of Mental Health. Total award $2,764,825.
Vasquez, D., & Flynn, H. A. (Sep 2001–Sep 2006). Depression Risk, Infant-Mother Attachment
and Cortisol. Funded by National Institute of Mental Health. Total award $1,741,753.
Flynn, H. A. (Aug 2001–Aug 2006). Improving Depression Treatment and Outcomes in Women.
Funded by National Institute of Mental Health. Total award $641,294.
Flynn, H. A. (Feb 2001–Feb 2003). Screening for Depression in Low-income Mothers in Child
Health Care Settings. Funded by The Rachael Upjohn Clinical Scholars Award. Total
award $25,000.
Flynn, H. A. (Aug 1999–Aug 2001). Identification of Risk Factors for Drinking During
Pregnancy in Primary Care. Funded by National Institute of Alcoholism and Alcohol
Abuse. Total award $115,000.
Blow, F. C., & Flynn, H. A. (Dec 1998–Dec 2000). Prevention, Detection, and Treatment of
Substance Abuse and Depression During Pregnancy and Pre-pregnancy Planning.
Funded by University of Michigan. Medical School Faculty Group Practice Academic
Fund. Total award $449,687.
Flynn, H. A. (1996–1998). NRSA postdoctoral fellowship. Funded by NAtional Institutes of
Health. Total award $100,000.
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Contracts and Grants Pending
Flynn, H. A. (Nov 2015). Personalized Screening and Brief Intervention to Improve Prenatal
Depression and Co-occurring Risk for Poor Infant and Maternal Outcomes. Submitted to
Health Resources and Services Administration – Maternal and Child Health Program.
Flynn, H. A. (Sep 2015). Florida Patient-Centered Outcomes Pilot for Serious Mental Illness.
Submitted to Beacon Health Options.
Contracts and Grants Denied
Flynn, H. A. (Jul 2015). Interactive effects of antenatal depression, anxiety and novel
pro-inflammatory cytokines on preterm birth and other adverse birth outcomes.
Submitted to March of Dimes Letter.
Flynn, H. A. (Jul 2015). Patient-Centered Engagement for Perinatal Depression. Submitted to
Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI.
Flynn, H. A. (PI), Lustria, Mia ( Co-Pi), & Muszinski, Michael (Co-PI). (Nov 2014).
Patient-Centered Engagement for Perinatal Depression. Submitted to Patient-Centered
Outcomes Research Institute.
Wetherby, Amy M (PI), & Flynn, Heather (Co-PI). (Apr 2013). Improving Family Engagement
in Early Screening and Diagnosis of Autism & Communication Disorders.
Submitted to Emory University.
Wetherby, Amy M (PI), Slate, Elizabeth H (Co-PI), & Flynn, Heather (Co-PI). (Mar 2013).
Improving Detection of ASD & Communication Disorders Through Family
Engagement. Submitted to Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality.
Flynn, H. A. (PI), Glueckauf, Robert (PI), Rosado, Javier (PI), & Carretta, Henry (PI). (Dec
2012). Developing Patient Centered Outcomes Research Infrastructure for Reducing
Health Disparities for Chronic Illnesses in Florida. Submitted to Agency for Healthcare
Research and Quality.
Postdoctoral Supervision
Hall, K. (Dec 2012–present).
Novick, D. (Sep 2010–Sep 2012).
Nylen, K. (Sep 2009–Aug 2011).
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Sexton, M. (Jan 2009–Sep 2010).
Lancaster, C. (Sep 2008–Sep 2010).
O'Mahen, H. (Jul 2003–Jul 2005).
Service
Florida State University
FSU University Service
College Representative, Council for Research and Creative Activity (2015–present).
College Representative, Faculty Senate (2015–present).
Steering Committee Member, Council for Research and Creativity, FSU Office of Research
(2014–present).
Member, FSU Interdisciplinary hiring initiative: Brain Research through Advancing Innovative
Neurotechnologies Faculty Search Committee (2013–present).
FSU College Service
Host, Medicine 1 Course Review Committee (2016–present).
Co-Chair, Medicine 3 Neuroscience and Behavior Course (2016–present).
Member, M1 Curriculum Review Committee (2014–present).
Member, Senior Associate Dean for Research Search Committee (2014–present).
Member, Medical Education Curriculum Integration Committee (2011–present).
Vice Chair, Research Advisory Council (2011–present).
External member, Faculty Search Committee Member, Department of Clinical Sciences
(2011–2012).
FSU Department Service
member, Faculty Search Committee (2016–present).
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member, Faculty Promotion and Tenure Committee (2013–present).
Chair, Research Strategic Planning Workgroup (2013–present).
Member, Research Advisory Council (2012–present).
Member, Faculty Search Committee Member, Department of Medical Humanities and Social
Sciences (2011–2012).
FSU Institute or Center Service
Steering Committee Member, FSU Center for Brain Repair (2015–present).
Director, Center for Integrated Health Care (2014–present).
The Profession
Editor for Refereed Journals
Archives of Women's Mental Health (2000–present).
Guest Reviewer for Refereed Journals
Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research (2000–present).
Archives of Women's Mental Health (2000–present).
Behavior Modification (2000–present).
Behavioral and Brain Functions (2000–present).
Clinical Drug Investigations (2000–present).
Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice (2000–present).
Depression and Anxiety (2000–present).
European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology (2000–present).
General Hospital Psychiatry (2000–present).
Health Affairs (2000–present).
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JAMA (2000–present).
Journal of Abnormal Psychology (2000–present).
Journal of Affective Disorders (2000–present).
Journal of Clinical Psychiatry (2000–present).
Journal of Studies on Alcohol (2000–present).
Journal of Women's Health (2000–present).
New England Journal of Medicine (2000–present).
Obstetrics & Gynecology (2000–present).
Psychiatric Research (2000–present).
Psychological Assessment (2000–present).
Women's Health Issues (2000–present).
Reviewer for Textbooks
Introduction to Psychology (1994).
Reviewer or Panelist for Grant Applications
National Institute of Health (2014–present).
National Institutes of Health (2013).
National Institutes of Health (NIH) (2013).
American Psychiatric Association (2012).
International Institute for Interpersonal Psychotherapy (2012).
National Institutes of Health (2012).
National Institutes of Health (NIH (2012).
National Institutes of Health (NIH (2011).
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Aetna Foundation (2009).
National Institutes of Health (NIH) (2009).
National Institutes of Health (NIH) (2008).
National Institutes of Health (NIH) (2008).
National Institutes of Health (NIH (2007).
National Institutes of Health (2006).
Service to Professional Associations
Member, Perinatal Mental Health Clinical Guidelines Workgroup, National Network of
Depression Centers (2016–present).
Treasurer, Executive Board, International Society for Interpersonal Psychotherapy (ISIPT)
(2015–present).
Research Planning Committee, State Committee work , February 4-5 2016, Florida Health
Equity Research Institute (2014–present).
Chair, Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) Trainer Development and
Certification Committee (2011–present).
Member, DSM-V Workgroup: Gender Differences in Anxiety Disorders, American Psychiatric
Association (2010–present).
Service to Other Universities
Training Committee Member; University of Michigan Substance Abuse Research Center,
University of Michigan (2005–2011).
Training Coordinator. Adult Clinical Psychology, Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, University
of Michigan (2005–2011).
Director and Co-Founder; Women's Mental Health and Infants Program, University of Michigan
(2004–2011).
Clinical Care Quality Assurance Committee, University of Michigan (2004–2011).
Chair, Psychotherapy Competency Committee, University of Michigan (2003–2011).
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Ambulatory Psychiatry Operating Committee Member, University of Michigan (2002–2011).
Director, Adult Psychotherapy Services, University of Michigan (2002–2011).
Chair, Psychotherapy Competency Committee, University of Michigan (2001–2011).
Psychology Council Member, University of Michigan (2001–2011).
The Community
Member, Perinatal Mental Health Clinical Guidelines Workgroup, National Network of
Depression Centers (2015–present).
Founding Partner, Community Advisory Council (2014–present).
Founder and Chair, Maternal Mental Health Community Advisory Board (2014–present).
Steering Committee Member, Florida Health Equity Research Institute (HERI) (2013–present).
Founder and Chair, Women's Mood Disorders Task Group, National Network of Depression
Centers (2011–present).
Faculty Committee on Trainer Standards and Certification, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
Institute (2010–present).
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