COURSE TITLE
The Role of Obstetrics & Gynecology in Screening & Care for Perinatal Mental Health
This introductory course makes the case for perinatal mental health screening in the obstetrician’s office and providers information and resources to do so. Gabrielle Kaufman, MA, LPCC, BC-DMT, NCC, PMH-C, Diana Lynn Barnes, PsyD, LMFT and Emily Dossett, MD,MTS, review the definition of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, prevalence rates, risk factors, signs, symptoms and impact of untreated perinatal mood and anxiety disorders on the birthing person, infant and developing child. The course discusses differential diagnoses and providers’ recommendations on when to screen, what to do with a positive screen and successful interventions, including psychopharmacology and guidelines surrounding breastfeeding and medication. Interview with John Osmick, MD, of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center included.
AUDIENCE
This course is for healthcare professionals working with families in the perinatal period with a particular focus on obstetrics. This includes mental health professionals, nurses, physicians and midwives, doulas and birth workers, lactation consultants, health educators and more.