FREE WEBINAR
Perinatal Mood Disorders:
Components of Care Certificate Training
Wednesday, November 02, 2022, 8:30 AM EDT
Presenter: Birdie Gunyon Meyer, RN, MA, PMH-C | Dvora Entin, LCSW, PMH-C | Marianela Rodriguez-Reynaldo, PhD, PMH-C
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the challenges faced when identifying and treating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.(PMDs)
- Describe the symptoms and understand the differential diagnosis of prenatal and postpartum depression, anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorders and psychosis.
- Assess prenatal and postpartum risk factors.
- Discuss breastfeeding and PMDs.
- Discuss psychopharmacology as it relates to pregnancy, postpartum, and lactation.
- Assess for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
- Identify treatment options for perinatal mood disorders (PMDs).
- Develop psychosocial and self-help treatment plans as well as appropriate psychotherapy techniques and alternative therapies
- Indicate consequences of untreated PMDs.
- Discuss effects and consequences on partners.
- Identify social support, legislative changes, and community resources, including how to set up support groups and offer social support.
- Discuss cultural differences and PMDs.
These workshops offer 14.5 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits
Untreated perinatal mental health disorders are associated with high-risk pregnancy and harmful outcomes threatening the well-being of the parent as well as the baby. Pregnant persons often do not receive adequate mental health care and mental health practitioners receive little or no training. Pregnancy and Postpartum Mental Health Disorders are among the most common complication related to childbearing and yet receives little attention in professional mental health education. There are known evidence-based tools for screening, assessment, and treatment, and informed resources available for support and treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and yet the majority of providers and families are not aware of the resources. Increasing knowledge and skills for mental health and healthcare providers can increase access to support and treatment, and decrease the isolation and mental health distress experienced by pregnant, postpartum, and post-loss individuals.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the challenges faced when identifying and treating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.(PMDs)
- Describe the symptoms and understand the differential diagnosis of prenatal and postpartum depression, anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorders and psychosis.
- Assess prenatal and postpartum risk factors.
- Discuss breastfeeding and PMDs.
- Discuss psychopharmacology as it relates to pregnancy, postpartum, and lactation.
- Assess for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
- Identify treatment options for perinatal mood disorders (PMDs).
- Develop psychosocial and self-help treatment plans as well as appropriate psychotherapy techniques and alternative therapies
- Indicate consequences of untreated PMDs.
- Discuss effects and consequences on partners.
- Identify social support, legislative changes, and community resources, including how to set up support groups and offer social support.
- Discuss cultural differences and PMDs.
Agenda:
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Postpartum Support International
2-day certificate course
8:30-8:45 Introduction to PSI Faculty
8:45-10:00 Overview: History of PSI and Perinatal Mental Health
Perinatal MH Certification
Understanding Terminology
Entering Parenthood
Assumptions of Parenthood
Etiology and Prevalence
10:00-10:30 VIDEO: “What Postpartum Depression Feels Like”
The Many Faces of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders - Part 1
Etiology
Signs and Symptoms
Diagnostic Features
10:30-10:45 BREAK
10:45-11:00 VIDEO: "Healthy Mom, Happy Family: Understanding Pregnancy and
Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders"
11:00-11:45 The Many Faces of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders - Continued
Etiology
Signs and Symptoms
Diagnostic Features
DAY 1
Page 2 of 3
VIDEO: “Parental PMADs: A Father’s Story”
Consequences of Paternal PMADs
Additional Risk Factors
12:00-12:15 Risks and Exacerbating Factors
12:15-1:20 Lunch and Panel Presentation
1:20-1:30 Break
1:30-1:40 Q&A/Parking Lot
1:40-2:45 Additional Risks Factors
Substance Use
Breastfeeding
Special Populations
Adolescents
Military
Women with Physical Disabilities
VIDEO: “Giving Birth While Deaf”
Parents of Infants in NICU
2:45-3:00 Additional Perinatal Challenges
Perinatal Loss, Fertility Challenges, Multiples, Adoption
3:00-3:15 BREAK
3:15-4:30 Identifying Risk and Screening Tools
Protective Cultural Practices
Postpartum Planning
Screening Tools
VIDEO: “Postpartum Depression and Communities of Color” PSA
4:30-5:00 Q&A/Parking Lot; Wrap-Up
Page 3 of 3
8:00-8:30 Sign into Zoom
8:30-9:00 Trauma and Culturally Informed Care
VIDEO: “A Womb of their Own” movie trailer
9:00-9:50 Intake and Suicide Assessment
VIDEO: “Ask the Question”
9:50-10:10 The Team & Making Referrals
10:10-10:30 Support Groups (Part One)
10:30-10:45 BREAK
10:45-11:30 Support Groups (Continued)
Jane Honikman’s 9 Steps to Wellness
11:30-11:40 Q&A/Parking Lot
11:40-12:00 Local Resources
12:00-1:00 Lunch (on your own)
1:00-2:30 Medications and Untreated Effects
Evidence-Based Research
Evaluating Studies and Articles
Talking with Families about Medication
2:30-2:45 Q&A/Parking Lot
2:45-3:00 Break
3:00-4:00 Evidence Based Psychotherapeutic Treatment Models
VIDEO: “Turn on the Lights”
4:00-4:10 Q&A/Parking Lot
4:10-4:30 Complementary and Alternative Modalities
4:30-4:40 VIDEO: “Father’s Respond”
4:40-4:55 PSI Resources
4:55-5:00 Q&A/Parking Lot; Wrap-Up
This presentation is open to:
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.
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