Perinatal Anxiety and OCD: Identification, Assessment, and Initial Management

Perinatal Anxiety and OCD: Identification, Assessment, and Initial Management is organized by University of Arizona College of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education (OCME) and will be held on Jan 06, 2027.

Description:
This FREE lecture provides participants with practical, evidence-based guidance on the recognition, assessment, and treatment of perinatal anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Participants will learn how to differentiate these conditions from typical perinatal experiences and depression, implement appropriate treatment strategies, and monitor symptom improvement using validated assessment tools.

Objectives:
At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to:

1. Apply evidence-based screening and assessment strategies to identify perinatal anxiety disorders and OCD in clinical practice.
2. Distinguish perinatal OCD from other perinatal mental health conditions to improve diagnostic accuracy and reduce misdiagnosis.
3. Counsel patients regarding treatment options using shared decision-making, including discussions of medication use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.