Jessica Heron

Dr. Jessica Heron is a Senior Research Fellow in Perinatal Psychiatry at the Institute of Clinical Sciences, University of Birmingham. Her research focuses on postpartum psychosis, bipolar disorder in the perinatal period, and postnatal mental health. She holds a PhD in Psychiatry (2006) from the University of Birmingham, following MA (Oxon) and BA in Experimental Psychology from Oxford University (1997-1998).

Key research interests include understanding the clinical and psychological dynamics of perinatal mood disorders, optimizing care pathways for postpartum psychiatric conditions, and patient support strategies. She co-founded Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP), an organization providing resources and advocacy for affected families through its website (app-network.org) and social media platforms (Twitter: @ActionOnPP).

Her publications (2009–2012) emphasize clinical management strategies, longitudinal studies of mood disorders, and patient-centric care models. Collaborations with institutions like the Barberry National Centre for Mental Health strengthen her contributions to translational mental health research.