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Core Trainings

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MMH Project TEACH: Core Training Topics 2026

Treating Depression and Anxiety in Perinatal Patients: Psychopharmacological Approaches for Prescribers

Learning objectives:

  • Identify the prevalence and diagnostic criteria of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs)
  • Discuss available psychopharmacological treatments of PMADs
  • Apply evidence-based guidelines in managing PMADs

Treating Bipolar Disorder in Perinatal Patients: Psychopharmacological Approaches for Prescribers

Learning objectives:

  • Differentiate between major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder
  • Discuss evidence-based treatments of bipolar disorder

Suicide Risk Assessment and Management in Pregnant and Postpartum Individuals

Learning objectives:

  • Identify the prevalence of death by suicide in the perinatal period
  • Recognize unique risk and protective factors in this population
  • Use of a validated screening tool for the Risk assessment

Recognizing and Assessing Mental Health Concerns in Pregnant and Post-Partum Patients: How to screen and provide next steps in care

Learning objectives:

  • Describe the epidemiology of, risk factors
  • Complications of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
  • Use structured tools to aid in screening and assessing patients with Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders

A Non-Prescriber’s Guide to Psychiatric Medications in Pregnant and Breastfeeding Patients

Learning objectives:

  • Understand the basics of psychiatric medication use in pregnancy and lactation
  • Recognize risks of utilizing medication during this time as well as risks of untreated mental illness
  • Identify practical ways to support patients in collaborating with their prescribers and adhering to their treatment plans

Substance Use Disorders in Perinatal Individuals: Psychotherapeutic and pharmacologic treatment approaches

Learning objectives:

  • Understand the problem of substance use disorder during the perinatal period
  • Describe general strategies to systematically address substance use disorder in the perinatal setting
  • Discuss management of opioid use disorder in the perinatal setting

Learning objectives will be created once we have a Content Expert

7. Trauma-Informed Care for Perinatal Patients

8. Addressing the Mental Health Needs of BIPOC Individuals During the Perinatal Period

9. The Importance of Healthy Transitions to Parenthood on Early Childhood Development: Assessing and Encouraging Parent-Child Self-Care