Perinatal in Practice | Black dog Institute
  2. Perinatal in Practice

Perinatal in Practice

  • Duration
    9 Hours Plus morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
  • Program Outline
    This workshop aims to introduce health professionals to the current understanding of perinatal mood disorders and its management, using lecture, case studies and interactive exercises.
  • Accreditation

    • Accredited for 9 hrs CPD incl. 5.5 hours Educational Activity & 3.5 hours Performance Review (RACGP & ACRRM)

    • Mental Health CPD (GPMHSC)

    • 9 hours CPD (Psychologists)
  • Prerequisites
    Completion of predisposing activity
  • Suitable for

    GP Registrars, GPs, Nurse – Midwife, Psychologists, Other mental health professionals

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  • Topics Covered
    1. Transition to Parenthood
    2. Understanding Attachment
    3. Screening & Diagnosis
    4. Postnatal Management
    5. Antenatal Management
  • Learning Objectives
    • Recognise the psychosocial stressors that commonly affect  parents in the perinatal period
    • Opportunistically screen women for perinatal mood disorders using a screening tool and clinical interview
    • Diagnose perinatal mood disorders as distinct from commonly experienced adjustment difficulties
    • Assess the risk of untreated perinatal depression for the mother-baby dyad
    • Select appropriate medications for pregnant and breastfeeding women when pharmacological treatment is indicated
    • Develop a comprehensive management plan using a MHTP for women with perinatal mood disorders

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NSWDubbo 15 Jun 2024 09 AM  - 05 PMFREE No More Seats Available

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