Shannon Simonovich
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Population Health Nursing Science, College of Nursing
Biography
Shannon Simonovich (Photo: Jenny Fontaine/UIC)
Shannon D. Simonovich, PhD, is a nurse scientist and clinical associate professor who studies maternal mental health and the real-life pressures facing pregnant women, new mothers and families. With training in both nursing and public health, Simonovich focuses on how health care systems, social conditions and public policy shape mental health during pregnancy and the postpartum period, especially for women navigating stress, inequity or crisis. She is a trusted expert voice on maternal mental health, including anxiety, depression and burnout among pregnant women and new parents, nursing leadership and the impact of public health emergencies on families and the health care workforce.
Simonovich is particularly interested in how social determinants of health, including access to care, food and economic insecurity, and social support, affect mental health outcomes and contribute to persistent disparities. She regularly works with interdisciplinary teams and community partners to ensure research reflects the lived experiences of women and families and leads to meaningful, equitable change.
In addition to her scholarship, she serves in national leadership roles within the American Public Health Association; Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing; and North American Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Media Mentions
Promoting Women’s Health Across the Life Course
Science Direct
