Perinatal Mental Health: Diagnostic Criteria, Assessment, and Treatment
This course will be an introduction to diagnoses specific to the perinatal population, including postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, postpartum psychosis, and postpartum OCD. Participants will learn specific diagnostic criteria and assessment tools. We will also discuss and explore how past trauma impacts the perinatal and postpartum periods. Through an attachment-based lens, this course will provide participants with an overview of treatment options, as well as other clinical considerations when working with this population.
Course Objectives
Identify symptoms of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and postpartum psychosis
Describe perinatal mental health assessment tools
Discuss specific treatment interventions and approaches when working with the perinatal population
Topic(s)
General Clinical Practice, Perinatal Mental Health
All live-online courses are approved by the following:
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Counselors
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Prevention Specialist
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Psychologist
Delaware, Michigan, New Hampshire,
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