معرفی
Francesca Penner is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Child Study Center at Yale University. She holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Houston (2021) and specializes in parent mental health, parenting practices, and children’s psychosocial resilience. Her research bridges maternal psychological risk, child development, and translational interventions. Penner collaborates with the Before and After Baby Lab, focusing on pregnancy-related mental health and caregiving dynamics.
- Education:
- Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Houston (2021)
- M.Ed., Child Studies, Vanderbilt University (2016)
- B.A., English Language & Literature, University of Chicago (2009)
Research Interests: Her work examines how parental mental health—especially in contexts of adversity, trauma, or substance use—impacts child emotional and cognitive development. Key themes include emotion regulation during pregnancy, maternal-child interactions, and global mental health disparities. She advocates for evidence-based screening and interventions targeting vulnerable populations.
Research Trends: Her articles emphasize maternal psychological risk factors, neural markers of caregiving behavior, and the intersection of trauma and child outcomes. Recent work highlights global gaps in pregnancy trauma assessment and the neurobiological underpinnings of infant care.
- Lab Affiliation: Before and After Baby Lab
- Key Collaborators: Helena Rutherford, Amanda Lowell, Linda Mayes