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Catriona Hippman has been a certified genetic counselor since 2009, specializing in research at the intersections of perinatal health, mental health, and genetics. Hippman's research interests are focused in two main areas: reproductive mental health and psychiatric genetic counselling. Her work in the area of reproductive mental health is currently focused on the impact of genetic variations on metabolism of antidepressants during pregnancy, and how women make decisions about taking antidepressants during pregnancy. Psychiatric genetic counselling is an intervention that involves sharing knowledge about the causes of mental health concerns with individuals and/or their loved ones, as well as exploring how these explanations relate to the family’s experiences, and options for wellness strategies.