About
the Director
| Ilyene
Barsky is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who
has practiced medical and clinical social work since 1977.
Since 1984, Ilyene has specialized in the treatment of perinatal
mood disorders including postpartum depression (PPD). In 1986,
Ilyene founded the Center for Postpartum Adjustment. A survivor,
herself, of PPD, Ilyene has become a pioneer in her field
and one of the leading postpartum depression experts in the
country. Ilyene is the Southeast Regional Coordinator and
South Florida State Coordinator for Postpartum Support International
(PSI), a non-profit organization which serves to increase
the awareness, prevention and treatment of mental health issues
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As a political advocate for women at risk for, or afflicted
with this illness, Ilyene works diligently to promote public
education and awareness of perinatal mood disorders through
her affiliations with boards, organizations, and committees.
Originally from New York, Ilyene holds a Bachelor of Arts
in Psychology from Queens College (City University of New
York) and a Master’s of Social Work from Barry University
in Miami. She is a member of the Academy of Certified Social
Workers and the National Association of Social Workers
Credentials and Experience
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Professional Services
• Direct counseling services to patients and their families
• In-service education to professionals
• Seminars and conferences to the medical and mental health
communities
Expertise
• National Trainer for Postpartum Support International’s
Certificate of Completion Program
• Facilitator for Postpartum Support International’s
“Chat With An Expert”
• Media expertise in the area of postpartum emotional disorders
Boards and Committees
• Postpartum Support International (BOD)
• Broward County Healthy Start Coalition (BOD)
• The Maternal Depression Task Force
• Infant Mental Health Committee
Recognition
• In June 2005 received Postpartum Support International’s
Jane Honikman (Founder’s) Award in recognition of “an
outstanding contribution to the goal of increasing awareness of
emotional health related to childbearing.”
• The National Association of Social Worker’s website
(www.Helpstartshere.org) as an expert in postpartum depression
• Member of the Speaker’s Bureau for the Miami-Dade
Area Health Education Center (AHEC)
• Contributing writer for the book, The Postpartum Effect
• Writer of nationally syndicated articles on postpartum depression
(PPD)
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