The 2 - day PSI Certificate of Completion Course, taught by experienced and engaging faculty, is a thorough and evidence - based curriculum designed for nurses, physicians, social workers, mental health providers, childbirth professionals, social support providers, or anyone interested in learning skills and knowledge for assessment and
treatment of perinatal mood disorders.
• Personal or Family history of Depression or Anxiety • History of severe PMS or PMDD • Chronic Pain or Illness • Fertility Treatments • Miscarriage • Traumatic or Stressful Pregnancy or Birthing Experience • Abrupt Discontinuation of Breastfeeding • Substance Abuse Knowing the signs and
symptoms of a perinatal mood disorder such as Postpartum Depression (PPD) or Anxiety are very important in order to get the appropriate help.
Identifying your risks during pregnancy, and even before conception, can be critical to protecting yourself from a severe symptoms of perinatal illness and in a number of cases, actually prevent the
onset of a perinatal mood disorder.
Perinatal mood disorders are treatable, and a range of pharmacological (medicines), psychological (talking therapy) and social therapies (support groups) have been validated as effective treatments for the
range of perinatal mood disorders.
Those with a history of depression should think carefully about taking the birth control pill, especially in the postpartum period when reoccurrence of depressive symptoms in the
form of a perinatal mood disorder are more likely.