Learning objectives

Over the course of this event, attendees will:

  • Develop skills and confidence in the identification and management of perinatal mental illnesses
  • Receive updates on the latest pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions
  • Understand the sequelae of birth trauma and perinatal loss on patients and comprehend the practitioner’s role in managing them holistically
  • Reflect on the role of stigma as a barrier to effective identification and management of mental disorders in the perinatal period
  • Understand the role of integrated care models in the management of perinatal mental illnesses
  • Understand the potential consequences of untreated maternal mental health conditions on the development of the fetus and infant
  • Understand the impact of health inequalities with regards to ethnicity social impacts and gender on mental illness

Who should attend

  • All Consultants and Trainees in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • SAS and LE Doctors
  • GP's
  • Midwives
  • Neonatologists
  • Nurse specialists
  • Medical students
  • Obstetric anaesthetists and physicians
  • Paediatricians
  • Psychiatrists, including trainees