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Continuing Education Program: Mental Health: Home Study Course: Treating Postnatal Depression
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The mission of the National Association for Continuing Education (NACE) is to offer continuing education opportunities to provide learners in the fields of medicine, behavioral health, education, and related disciplines, with the most up-to-date, science-based information that will enable them to maintain or increase their knowledge, skills, and professional performance to ultimately benefit the public’s health.
 
By National Association for Continuing Education (NACE)
Published on 10/8/2008
 
Treating Postnatal Depression

National Association for Continuing Education (NACE)


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.

Treating Postnatal Depression


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