CME Sponsor: 

National Association for Continuing Education (NACE)


Course Directors/Instructors:
Jeanette Milgrom, PhD
Paul R. Martin, DPhil
Lisa M. Negri, DPsych

Cost: $129.00

Number of Credits:  9 hours CE

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Detailed Description:

Provides an understanding of depression following childbirth which draws together current theories and a synthesis of key research with a framework for intervention. Gives guidelines for a 10-week program to 1) reduce symptoms; 2) improve maternal functioning; 3)address marital and partner difficulties; 4) deal with parent-infant difficulties; and 5) facilitate the use and development of social networks.

Learning Objectives:

  • List at least four psychosocial risk factors for Postnatal Depression (PND)
  • Name four behavioral interventions with empirically demonstrated success for depression
  • Explain the importance of challenging unrealistic expectations about parenting
  • Describe the benefits of including fathers in PND treatment