Birdie Gunyon Meyer, RN, MA, PMH-C
Birdie Gunyon Meyer is an RN with a Master’s Degree in Religion, Psychology & Counseling. She is the founder of the Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis, Indiana. She is Certified in Perinatal Mental Health and is an Internationally known expert and speaker.
She is a Past-President for Postpartum Support International and is currently the Director of Education and Training. Birdie led the development of the first International Perinatal Mental Health Professional Certification. She is also the co-author of a book chapter for Behavioral Health Services with High-Risk Infants & Families.
Birdie specializes in the recognition and treatment of pregnancy and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. She is a childbirth education and a lactation counselor. She serves on the maternal mortality review committee for Indiana.
Birdie has been interviewed frequently for radio, television, social media, and print media.
Birdie is highlighted as a PMD expert in PSI’s video that is shown around the country. “Healthy Mom, Happy Family: Understanding Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders”. She is also in a soon to be released documentary, “More Than Blue” More Than Blue Documentary – MGH Center for Women’s Mental Health
Birdie has been speaking to audiences for over 25 years and is an International Trainer for PSI’s 2-day “Perinatal Mood Disorders, Components of Care” and “Advanced Psychotherapy” 1-day training.
She also speaks frequently to communities, nursing schools, grand rounds, and conferences.
