Miriam Martini

I am a psychologist and postdoctoral researcher in the Women's Mental Health Epidemiology group at the Institute of Environmental Medicine (IMM). My research focuses on reproductive health in women with autism and ADHD, with the overarching goal of improving our understanding of reproductive health problems, trajectories, and their underlying determinants among neurodivergent women.

This research program combines large-scale Swedish nationwide register data and primary care data with cohort studies to examine contributing factors, patterns of healthcare use, and long-term health consequences across the lifespan.

My work in psychiatric epidemiology is grounded in a strong commitment to improving mental health and healthcare equity for women and neurodivergent individuals—particularly those whose needs have historically been underrepresented or overlooked in both research and clinical practice.

Education 

PhD Medical sciences (2024), Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
MSc Developmental and Clinical Psychology (2020),  Ruprecht-Karls-University Heidelberg, Germany
BSc Psychology (2018), University of Mannheim, Germany

I am leading a research program focused on women’s mental and reproductive health in the context of neurodevelopmental conditions, particularly autism and ADHD. This program draws on large-scale Swedish register-based data, primary care data, and cohort studies to examine reproductive health trajectories, contributing factors, and long-term health consequences among neurodivergent women. The overarching aim is to better characterize reproductive health in this population, identify underlying causes and downstream consequences, and ultimately contribute to improved care and reduced health inequalities.

I try to share insights from my research through blog posts, podcasts, and other media that are accessible for the broader public. Explore some of the highlights below to learn more about my work:

[1] Podcast with the Association of Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH) "Mind the Kids - Autism Diagnosis: The Long and Winding Road" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86gmEMSpnJw

[2] Blog post for MQ Mental Health Research about our study investigating psychiatric diagnoses pre- and post-autism diagnosis https://www.mqmentalhealth.org/mental-health-challenges-before-an-autism-diagnosis/

[3] Blog post for MQ Mental Health Research about our study investigating sex differences in mental health and psychiatric hospitalization in autistic young adults https://www.mqmentalhealth.org/sex-differences-in-mental-health-among-autistic-young-adults/

Teaching at KI courses:

• Mental Health Research: Methods and Approaches, Doctoral course