Event Description:

While many parents experience some mild mood changes during or after the birth of a child, 15 to 20% of women experience more significant symptoms of depression or anxiety (PSI International). This course will introduce professionals to perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADS), including the signs/symptoms of postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, rage, and psychosis. In addition, this course will identify the overlap and collaboration between Perinatal Mental Health and Infant Mental Health. Because pregnancy through 6 is a time of significant time of social emotional development for children and families, IMH aims to support secure parent-child relationships to promote healthy social, emotional, and cognitive development. This course will help practitioners to assess appropriate referrals and resources for both perinatal and infant mental health.