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ForwardSession 13: A Primer in Perinatal Mental Health
Overview
The field of perinatal (or reproductive psychiatry) has been ever-expanding in recent years. Extensive research has been conducted on the impact of psychiatric disorders in the perinatal period and their impact on the fetus, neonate, and child, as well as the parent. Expanding research has been completed in the areas of psychopharmacology in pregnancy and lactation. Unfortunately, while psychiatric disorders are the most common complication of the perinatal period, most providers, including mental health providers, do not feel comfortable with management. These symposia will provide an overview of the assessment and management of common, as well as more complex psychiatric disorders in the perinatal period, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, attention deficit disorder, and opioid use disorder.
Psychology CE Credit Statement
The Medical College of Wisconsin is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Medical College of Wisconsin maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
This activity contains content or processes that may be potentially stressful.
Target Audience
- Physicians
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistants
- Prescribers - inclusive of psychiatry, OB/GYN, and family medicine
- Nurses
- Pharmacists
- Psychologists
- Social Workers
- Psychiatry Residents
- Medical Students
- Allied Health Professionals
Learning Objectives
- Compare differences between perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
- Identify risks of untreated psychiatric disorders, including substance use disorders, in the perinatal period.
- Explain the risks to the fetus/infant of antidepressant, anxiolytic, mood stabilizer, and stimulant exposure in utero and during lactation.
- Identify the appropriate use of zuranolone.
Program
Thursday:
- Introduction to the field of perinatal mental health, including prevalence, etiology, and types of psychiatric disorders seen in the perinatal period.
- Review risks of untreated psychiatric disorders in pregnancy.
- Review of validated screening tools for depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders in the perinatal period.
- Differentiation between baby blues, perinatal depression, postpartum depression, and postpartum psychosis.
- Review of psychopharmacology of antidepressant, anxiolytic, and hypnotic use in pregnancy and lactation.
- Case studies and discussion woven throughout didactic content.
Friday:
- Management of bipolar disorder in the perinatal period.
- Management of opioid use disorder in the perinatal period.
- Utilization of stimulant use in pregnancy.
- Introduction of zuranolone as a treatment option for postpartum depression.
- Case studies and discussion woven throughout didactic content.
Venue
Lodging in July and August is in great demand; you must make reservations early. A block of suites has been set aside at the Landmark Resort. These suites will be held until June 6th, 2025, or until they are filled.
From its site on the bluff, the Landmark offers outstanding views of the waters of Green Bay with 294 units comprised of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom suites. Facilities include the Carrington Pub and Grill, 1 indoor and 3 outdoor pools, 2 tennis courts, whirlpools, steam rooms, and a fitness center and game room. The Landmark Resort is Door County’s largest and best full-service facility.
The Landmark Resort
4929 Landmark Drive
Egg Harbor, Wisconsin 54209
Reservations: (800) 273-7877
http://www.thelandmarkresort.com
To book through our discounted group rate, please call the Landmark reservation line at (800) 273-7877 and state that you are attending the Door County Summer Institute. No group code is required.
Group rates cannot be booked online.
Faculty
Christina Wichman, DO, is a Professor of Psychiatry and Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She completed her residency in Adult Psychiatry and fellowship in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry at Mayo Clinic. Clinically, she created and directs a co-located perinatal psychiatric service and is the Co-Director of Women’s Mental Health at the MCW. She is the Medical Director of The Periscope Project, Wisconsin’s statewide perinatal psychiatric access program. Dr. Wichman has published and lectured extensively regionally and nationally.
Activity Director:
Carlyle H Chan, MD
Professor of Psychiatry and
the Institute for Health and Equity-Bioethics and Humanities
Medical College of Wisconsin
Planning Committee Members:
Ellen Leitner, MSW, LCSW
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin
Kevin Bozymski, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP
Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Science
Medical College of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin
Kylie Lenz, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin
Heather M. Smith, PhD, ABPP
Lead Psychologist
Director of Psychology Training
Milwaukee VA Medical Center
Associate Professor
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin
Marisa Stich, APNP
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin
In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Standard 3, all persons in control of content must disclose any relevant financial relationships. It is the policy of the Medical College of Wisconsin to identify, mitigate and disclose the absence or presence of all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies held by the speakers/presenters, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence content of this accredited continuing education. The following in control of content had no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
- Carlyle H Chan
- Ellen Leitner
- Kevin Bozymski
- Kylie Lenz
- Heather M. Smith
- Marisa Stich
- Christina Wichman
Accreditation
Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation of Credit Statement
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Hours of Participation for Allied Health Professionals
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 8 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.
National Association of Social Workers Credit Statement
This program is Approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval # 886840778-6225) for 8 continuing education contact hours.
American Association of Nurse Practitioners Credit Statement
The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. is approved as a provider of nurse practitioner continuing education by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners: AANP Provider Number 150930. This program has been approved for 8 contact hours of continuing education (which includes 4 hours of pharmacology).
American Academy of Physician Assistants Credit Statement
This activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Physician Associates Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 8 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Available Credit
- 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- 8.00 APAAPA credit.
- 8.00 Hours of ParticipationHours of Participation credit.
- 8.00 NASW
- 4.00 NP PharmacologyNP Pharmacology credit.
- 8.00 NP Contact Hours
- 8.00 PAPA credit.
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