What you'll learn in this expert session
This presentation will cover best practice in perinatal mental health. In line with the Australian Guidelines (2017), this presentation will equip health practitioners with the knowledge of recommended screening tools to assess psychosocial risk and the presence of common symptoms of anxiety and depression. Evidence-based treatments will also be covered – including the role of psychological treatments and the safe use of medications in pregnancy and in breast-feeding mothers.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify those women at highest risk of anxiety, depression and mental health problems during and after pregnancy, and educate them about their personal risk and when to seek help
- Investigate mother-infant bonding and identify any risk of harm to either mother or baby
- Examine and medically evaluate, and/or refer for management, pregnant or postpartum women who have mental health issues
About the Expert
Dr Nicole Highet
Dr Nicole Highet is the Founder and Executive Director of the Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE). Nicole has a background in clinical psychology, marketing, campaign development, and advocacy. Following over 13 years at Beyond Blue as Deputy CEO, Nicole founded COPE in 2013 in response to the growth and success of Australia’s National Perinatal Depression Initiative (NPDI).
COPE’s work includes National guideline development and world-leading innovative approaches to e-health promotion and stigma reduction, psychoeducation, e-screening platforms, online training, and e-referral pathways via the e-COPE Directory.
Course curriculum
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How to complete this course
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Instructions
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Perinatal Depression and Anxiety
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Summary and learning objectives
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Video lecture (25 mins)
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Quiz: test your learning (10 mins)
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Document your CPD here
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CPD Documentation and Reflection Activity Tool
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Feedback
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Please let us know your thoughts
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