This presentation will describe evidence-based practices for screening, identifying, diagnosing, and treating pregnant people and birthing parents with perinatal depression.
Course Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify evidence-based screening tools for detecting perinatal depression
- Describe the clinical presentation of pregnant or postpartum people with major depressive disorder
- Identify the differential diagnosis of individuals presenting with depression during the perinatal period
- Describe evidence-based treatments for perinatal depression including the benefits and drawbacks of both
- Identify the risks and benefits of different treatments for major depressive disorder during pregnancy and/or the postpartum period
- Explain the benefits of treating perinatal depression for parents and their offspring
Instructional Level
This CE Program is free to Kaiser Permanente employees.
Instructional Methodology
Lecture
Audio/Visual
On-Line Presentation
Continuing Education Information
Kaiser Permanente Mental Health Training Programs (KPMHTP) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. KPMHTP maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Kaiser Permanente Northern California Mental Health Training Programs designate this live activity for 3 hours continuing education credits for the above-identified licensed professionals.
Refund and Attendance Policy
This session is free to all Kaiser Employees. There is no known commercial support for this program. For questions and requests for information, please contact our program evaluator: supria.k.gill@kp.org
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Those who attend the program in full and complete the appropriate evaluation form will receive CE credits. Please note that credit will only be granted for those who attend the entire lecture.