Navigating Perinatal & Reproductive Mental Health
Explore Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) in pregnancy and postpartum. Understand common conditions, their impact on individuals, couples (emotional/sexual health), and aspects of reproductive psychotherapy. Learn risk factors and effective referral strategies for Hawaiʻi's diverse communities.
As a result of this presentation, participants will be able to…
- Identify and describe the various types of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), including postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and psychosis.
- Describe the different aspects of reproductive psychotherapy, including infertility therapy, third-party reproduction, and pregnancy and infant loss
- Explain the impact reproductive psychotherapy has on individual and couple mental health.
- Identify key risk factors for PMADs and reproductive mental health disorders
- Identify appropriate referral pathways for clients requiring additional specialized or culturally sensitive support.