Mijke van den Berg

Mijke van den Berg is a researcher in the Department of Psychiatry at Erasmus MC, where she focuses on perinatal mental health, particularly depressive disorders during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Her work integrates clinical research, biomarker analysis, and evidence-based guideline development.

Her research interests span perinatal psychiatry, depressive disorders, cortisol biomarkers, and non-pharmacological interventions such as bright light therapy. She is deeply involved in systematic reviews and the creation of clinical practice guidelines, contributing significantly to evidence-based approaches in maternal mental health.

The recent trend in her publications highlights a strong emphasis on biological markers of recovery, sleep disturbances, and paternal mental health during the peripartum period. Her work often employs rigorous methodologies including randomized controlled trials and consensus-based guideline development.

• Scientific Awards:
• Sophia Foundation Grant (2011)

She has supervised research work, as indicated by six entries under 'Supervised Work', and has been involved in competitive grant-funded projects. Her collaborations are international, particularly within the Riseup-PPD COST Action network, reflecting her leadership in advancing peripartum mental health research.

Mijke van den Berg is active in multiple research teams focused on perinatal psychopathology and is a key contributor to the development of clinical tools and policies for peripartum depression.