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ForwardSession 10: A Primer in Women’s Mental Health
The field of women’s mental health 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 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. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder has been well-delineated, but under-diagnosed and treated. There is even less data surrounding the impact of perimenopause on psychiatric symptoms, and scarce literature on managing these conditions. These symposia will provide an overview of the assessment and pharmacologic management of common, as well as more complex psychiatric disorders as it relates to the female reproductive cycle, pregnancy and lactation. Case-based discussion will be interwoven throughout the symposia.
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
- Nurses
- Pharmacists
- Psychologists
- Social Workers
- Psychiatry Residents
- Medical Students
- Allied Health Professionals
Learning Objectives
Participants who engage in this education intervention will be able to:
- Balance the risks of untreated psychiatric disorders, including substance use disorders, in the perinatal period versus the risks of psychiatric medications (antidepressant, anxiolytic, mood stabilizer, and stimulant exposure) in utero and during lactation
- Delineate treatment options for perinatal opioid use disorder
- Differentiate between premenstrual dysphoric disorder and “normal” emotional changes related to the menstrual cycle
- Identify the impact of perimenopause on psychiatric symptoms and psychiatric disorders
Thursday:
- 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 and postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis.
- Review of mood stabilizers, atypical antipsychotics, antidepressants, anxiolytic & hypnotic use in pregnancy & lactation.
- Introduction of zuranolone as treatment options for postpartum depression.
Friday:
- Discuss unique aspects of treatment of opioid use disorder in women, including in the perinatal period.
- Discuss mental health concerns commonly experienced during the perimenopausal period.
- Identify appropriate treatment options for mental health symptoms and disorders during the perimenopausal period.
- Define premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and identify treatments to aid with management of PMDD.
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Christina Wichman, DO, is a Professor of Psychiatry and Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She completed 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, a provider to perinatal psychiatrist teleconsultation service. 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 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.
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
- 8.00 NP Contact Hours
- 8.00 PAPA credit.
Price
Credit MUST be claimed before November 30, 2026.
We highly encourage you to complete the evaluation and credit steps before leaving on your last day!
Early Bird Tuition for 2-day sessions (4 hrs/day) is $430. After June 1st, the price will increase to $455. Graduate and medical students and resident physicians will have a discounted rate, so please contact Caimen at [email protected] to inquire about this discount. A $1 fee is added during checkout to cover the PayPal transaction fee.
To receive a refund, the request must be made at least 15 days before the requested session begins, and a $50 cancellation fee will be deducted from the refund amount. If the refund request is received less than 15 days before the session begins, the full registration fee will be forfeited.
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