Professor, tenured @UofISocialWork @BeckmanInst University of Illinois. Research in the area of minority health and maternal mental health. Views are my own.

Illinois, USA
Joined November 2012
Karen Tabb Dina, PhD retweeted
Right now, the United States is conducting a large-scale, uncontrolled policy experiment on the health of transgender and nonbinary (trans) youth. At the same time, federal actions are dismantling the systems needed to measure the consequences. | Forefront @Dr_ArjeeRestar, et al. | @RWJF healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377…
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Karen Tabb Dina, PhD retweeted
In their new Forefront article, Kara Zivin, @xiaosonzz, Anca Tilea, Andrea Pangori, Anna Courant, and @ProfessorTD from @UMich discuss how, in order to identify needs and provide adequate care for perinatal women with mental health conditions, we must learn more about the pervasiveness and extent of untreated mental health conditions. healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377…
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Congratulations to @ProfessorTD on her induction into #AASWSW! A Professor at @UofISocialWork & faculty affiliate at @CarleHealth & @wggpIllinois, she focuses on identifying risk factors for morbidity & mortality among perinatal women & improving minority health outcomes.
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To improve maternal health, we need maternal mental health data systems that leverage existing data and platforms. Dashboard: lnkd.in/e-6CKZXW State profiles: lnkd.in/e8N5wWre
In their new Forefront article, Kara Zivin, @xiaosonzz, Anca Tilea, Andrea Pangori, Anna Courant, and @ProfessorTD from @UMich discuss how, in order to identify needs and provide adequate care for perinatal women with mental health conditions, we must learn more about the pervasiveness and extent of untreated mental health conditions. healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377…
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Karen Tabb Dina, PhD retweeted
If you know anyone who’s looking to learn novel methods for sampling hidden and hard-to-reach populations, check this out!!👇🏾
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This week, Rota Nonacs, MD, PhD, explored new research showing how progesterone metabolites during pregnancy are linked to the risk of postpartum depression. Early detection could lead to better mental health care for new moms. #PPD #MentalHealth #pregnancywellness
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Karen Tabb Dina, PhD retweeted
Honored to be named to TIME’s amazing 2025 list of “The Closers” & grateful for the attention it will bring to the movement to abolish family policing by reimagining safety, caring & support. Thank you @TIME. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 time.com/collection/closers-…
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Karen Tabb Dina, PhD retweeted
JUST RELEASED | The February 2025 issue of Health Affairs—'Health Policy Road Map for a New US Administration'—is now available. Read more here: healthaffairs.org/doi/full/1…
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Science of Engagement learning network is a special place. Engagement Rockstars include a Council of Karens @PCORI @drkarenfortuna @pdardess @UofISocialWork – at Washington, DC
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Wonderful Science of Engagement meeting underway! @UofISocialWork @UMassAmherst @PCORI @MackieTI – at Dupont Circle, Washington
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Beckman's Karen Tabb Dina (@ProfessorTD) was selected for induction into the esteemed American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare (@AASWSW). 👏 This recognition is reserved for leaders who have contributed to the advancement of social good and the field of social work. 🎊
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Hallway connections are vibrant and energetic at #SSWR2025 as always! Summer Mentoring alum making moves! #alwaysproud @PRBA_ISR @UofISocialWork
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Officially a Fellow 🏅 new signature loading... #grateful #purpose #research – at Washington, USA
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Outstanding child welfare research presentation by @UofISocialWork's Dr. Melanie Nadon! #sswr2025 @UofIResearch – at Seattle, WA
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Karen Tabb Dina, PhD retweeted
Dr. Karen Tabb Dina will be inducted into the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare @AASWSW at #SSWR2025! 🌟 Join us in celebrating her incredible contributions to social good worldwide!
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Karen Tabb Dina, PhD retweeted
To be able to do this at 80, is just amazing!! Love Mariah's entire reaction here, she's just in awe of her God Mother. You can tell Patti is someone she really looks up to this whole moment is just so wholesome, and SING PATTI!!
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