PERINATAL MOOD DISORDERS: AN OVERVIEW

Course overview

This course examines the myths surrounding motherhood and takes a close look at the range of perinatal mood disorders, outlining symptoms, risk factors, treatment approaches, and diagnostic tools. Course Objectives: * Describe culturalmyths surroundingmotherhood and their impact on awoman'smental health postpartum. * Identify the symptoms and manifestations of perinatal mood disorders. * Describe the risk factors and diagnostic tools used to assess for perinatal mood disorders. * Discuss the different therapeutic models and protocols used in treating perinatal mood disorders.