Spotlight on Maternal Mental Health: Screening and Assessing Perinatal Mood Disorders

2 CE hours- Class available to watch on demand

Enhance your expertise and support maternal mental health with our comprehensive online course, "Spotlight on Maternal Mental Health: Screening and Assessing Perinatal Mood Disorders." This 2-hour course is designed for healthcare providers seeking to improve their skills in identifying, assessing, and managing perinatal mood disorders. With a focus on the prevalence, impact, and culturally sensitive practices, this course equips you with the knowledge and tools to provide effective and equitable care to diverse patient populations.

Key Highlights:

• Prevalence and Impact: Understand the epidemiology and effects of perinatal mood disorders on mothers and infants.
• Screening and Assessment: Learn to use validated screening tools and standardized procedures for accurate diagnosis.
• Management Strategies: Discover evidence-based interventions and develop comprehensive treatment plans.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Address cultural and socioeconomic factors to provide equitable care.

Learning Objectives:

1. Accurately identify signs and symptoms of perinatal mood disorders using validated screening tools.
2. Develop and implement effective intervention strategies and provide appropriate referrals for specialized care.
3. Recognize and address cultural and socioeconomic factors impacting perinatal mental health.

What You Can Apply Immediately:

• Quick Screening Protocols: Implement quick and effective screening protocols in your practice to identify at-risk individuals early.
• Tailored Assessment Plans: Create customized assessment plans to address the specific needs of each patient.
• Resource Recommendations: Identify key resources and referrals to support patients diagnosed with perinatal mood disorders.

Who Should Attend:

• Obstetricians and Gynecologists
• Midwives and Nurse Practitioners
• Psychiatrists and Psychologists
• Social Workers and Counselors
• Primary Care Providers
• Doula's, ILBC's, 
• Other birth workers
• Anyone who regularly works with perinatal families 

Benefits of Attending:

• Enhance your clinical skills and confidence in managing perinatal mood disorders.
• Improve patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and culturally sensitive care.

Register Now:

Join us to make a meaningful impact on maternal mental health and ensure better outcomes for mothers and their families. Register today and take the next step in your professional development!

For any questions or additional information, please contact us at support@dancyperinatal.com

Contact Hours

This class is worth 2 CE Hours. See CE details below

Details

A 2-hour Live Class with On Demand recording to follow

Scholarships

Limited scholarships are available for students as well as birth professionals who work in nonprofits or pro-bono with a population who has a high trauma rate (for instance: BIPOC, LGBTQUIA+, Medi-caid recipients, non-English speakers, veterans, undocumented workers, pregnant minors etc...) If your clients are more than 50% a high trauma population please contact us directly for eligibility and discount codes at support@dancyperinatal.com

CEP Details

*Dancy Perinatal is a continuing education provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP17110. Nursing contact hours can be applied to most childbirth educator and doula certifications as well as the Certified Professional Midwife credential (please verify with your certifying body). These seminars have been approved for a total of 2 contact hours.

Dancy Perinatal is also approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) PROVIDER #1000122 

About the Instructor

Rebecca Johnson, LMFT is passionate about the field of mental health and after spending 13 years in the field with the last 8 years practicing therapy, her passion for supporting perinatal families in all stages of their growth has only increased. She is blessed to be the mother of 2 beautiful young children and an amazing bonus daughter. She understands the many challenges of blended families and navigating the complexities of parenting with different cultural backgrounds.

Rebecca believes therapy is a relationship between people and works through connection, understanding, and vulnerability. She continues to be amazed at the strength, resiliency, vulnerability, discovery, and insight that arises for so many during the perinatal time.  She has additional specialized training in EMDR, Brainspotting, and is currently completing hours for AASECT Sex Therapy Certification.