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