Program Overview
The Psychiatry Collective is a new year-long membership program from the MGH Center for Women’s Mental Health (CWMH), designed exclusively for psychiatrists focused on reproductive mental health. Led by world-renowned MGH and Harvard faculty Drs. Lee Cohen, Marlene Freeman, and leading MGH faculty, the Collective provides an unparalleled opportunity for live case consultation and advanced didactics – guided by leading experts in our field. Together, we will set a new standard of excellence in reproductive psychiatry.
Psychiatrists selected for the inaugural 2026 pilot cohort will not only benefit from access to faculty and community, but also help shape the future of reproductive psychiatry education and clinical practice. This Collective will ground our work in the latest evidence-base, and ensure we are equipped to deliver state-of-the-art care across reproductive mental health.
Note: CME credits are not available for the 2026 pilot membership program. We will evaluate CME opportunities for future cohorts.
Annual Membership Benefits
- Monthly “Case Circles” for psychiatrists with advanced didactics and case discussion with Drs. Cohen, Freeman, and colleagues.
- Members-only community & dedicated list-serve.
- Professional recognition: Provider listing as 2026 Psychiatry Collective member on womensmentalhealth.org and badges for your LinkedIn & CV.
- 20% discount off any CWMH-affiliated CME courses and conferences in 2026.
Syllabus
Enjoy topics and didactics directly shaped by feedback from Collective members, and guest faculty presenters with domain expertise. Examples include:
- Major depressive disorder during pregnancy.
- Postpartum anxiety disorders.
- Postpartum psychosis: Insights from the MGH Postpartum Psychosis Project.
- Specialized psychotherapies across the perinatal period.
- Pharmacological intervention for substance use disorders during the perinatal period.
- ADHD in women: a focus across the reproductive life span.
- Navigating online health information: Helping patients find accurate resources online.
- Addressing body image and disordered eating during the perinatal period.
- Lessons from the National Pregnancy Registry for Psychiatric Medications.
Annual Membership Cost
- $2000 year-long membership fee due to confirm seat upon acceptance (one-time payment due January 2, 2026).
- Membership will be renewable annually, giving you continued access to expert faculty, Case Circles, and membership resources.
- Your investment directly supports the time and unmatched expertise of Drs. Cohen, Freeman, and MGH faculty, ensuring their ability to provide hands-on guidance, advanced didactics, and live case consultation in a small cohort.
Membership will be capped at 30 participants in 2026, with small group breakouts for case discussions.
Session Dates
Live sessions will be held the first Monday of every month from 1-2PM EST, unless otherwise indicated. Please see session dates for 2026 members below:
| Session | Date |
|---|---|
| Session 1 | January 5 |
| Session 2 | February 2 |
| Session 3 | March 2 |
| Session 4 | April 6 |
| Session 5 | May 4 |
| Session 6 | June 1 |
| Session 7 | July 6 |
| Session 8 | August 3 |
| Session 9 | September 14th (Shifted due to Labor Day) |
| Session 10 | October 5 |
| Session 11 | November 2 |
| Session 12 | December 7 |
Application Process and Dates
We will enroll inaugural 2026 Psychiatry Collective members through a selective application process, with final decisions made by Drs. Cohen and Freeman. This is to ensure our cohort brings together a diverse mix of experiences, practice settings, and credible perspectives in reproductive psychiatry.
Please see key dates for The Psychiatry Collective below:
- Applications Open: October 16, 2025
- Rolling Admissions Begin: November 3, 2025 (decisions announced via email)
- Payment Due To Confirm Seat Upon Acceptance
- The Psychiatry Collective Begins: January 5, 2026