Perinatal Wellness & Mental Health Series: Guidance for All Perinatal Professionals

Web-based virtual training | There is no fee to attend this activity | CEUs & CMEs available

Join us every other Wednesday from February 12 through March 26, 12-1 p.m. ET, for a new training series geared toward perinatal professionals. Each of the four training sessions will explore how professionals who support perinatal women can provide mental health education, support, screening, and linkage to treatment resources.

If you work with women during pregnancy and postpartum, you have a chance to promote mental wellness, identify those at risk for depression and anxiety, and have meaningful conversations about available support and treatment options.

Participants will learn with colleagues from across the state, all focused on improving the lives of women, caregivers, and children.

Target audience for this series:

Perinatal professionals in Michigan including midwives, doulas, lactation consultants, and providers working in OB/GYN/Perinatal settings.

Session 1: Wellness During the Perinatal Period

February

12

12–1 p.m. ET

Learning objectives

Understand the key components of perinatal wellbeing
Identify common challenges in sleep and breastfeeding during the perinatal period
Promote strategies for enhanced wellness during pregnancy and postpartum period

Presenter

Megan Keil, M.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor,

Department of Psychiatry,

Michigan Medicine

Session 2: Relational Health: Breaking Down the Silos

February

26

12–1 p.m. ET

Learning objectives

Define Early Relational Health
Describe impact and outcomes of early relational health
Support identification of early relational health

Presenter

Rena Menke, Ph.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor,

Department of Psychiatry,

Michigan Medicine

Session 3: Addressing Anxiety and Depression: Three Key Steps for Perinatal Professionals

March

12

12–1 p.m. ET

Learning objectives

Identify common mental health symptoms and disorders, and recognize individuals at higher risk of these disorders, during the perinatal period
Learn about a range of supportive practices and interventions to enhance the well-being of perinatal individuals
Locate informational and treatment resources available to connect perinatal individuals to mental health care

Presenter

Alyssa Stevenson, M.D.

Clinical Instructor,

Department of Psychiatry,

Michigan Medicine

Session 4: How to Talk to Patients about Treatment Options: Value-Based Care Plans

March

26

12–1 p.m. ET

Learning objectives

Provide an overview of information a PCP or Psychiatrist might ask about maternal mental health concerns to share with your clients and patients
Discuss what therapy is and when it might be considered for maternal mental health
Discuss what medications are, whether they are safe, and when they might be considered for maternal mental health
Addressing common concerns a provider may have after speaking with a patient about maternal mental health

Presenter

Mahela Ashraf, M.D.

Clinical Instructor,

Department of Psychiatry,

Michigan Medicine

Financial disclosure information

There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined commercial interests to disclose for this activity.

Accreditation and designation

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Minnesota Medical Association and Michigan Public Health Institute. The Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Minnesota Medical Association designates this internet live activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Social Work CEUs

Social workers can receive CEU credits for attending this training. Details about claiming CEU credits can be found here: MC3 Perinatal Wellness & Mental Health Series CEU Credit Information

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