Ritika Baweja

Ritika Baweja, MD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Pennsylvania State University's Penn State Neuroscience Institute. Her clinical expertise focuses on women's mental health, particularly during pregnancy and the postpartum period, as well as adult ADHD. She holds dual appointments across two departments, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to psychiatric care.

• Board-certified in Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2016)
• Research interests: Women's mental health, ADHD in adults and pediatric populations, and comorbidity management
• Clinical focus: Integrating mental health care with obstetric and gynecological care

Her research explores ADHD diagnosis and treatment in pregnant/postpartum populations, sleep disturbances in women with ADHD, and qualitative studies on topics like vaginismus. Recent publications highlight national trends in ADHD treatment and psychopharmacology case studies.

Ritika has presented on topics such as anxiety and suicide prevention (2020 invited talk) and collaborates across disciplines including neurology, public health, and obstetrics. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to good health and well-being.