Perinatal Mental Health for Midwives, Health Visitors, and Family Nurses

Perinatal Mental Health for Midwives, Health Visitors, and Family Nurses is organized by Maudsley Learning (ML).

Description:
It has become increasingly important for healthcare professionals who care for pregnant and postnatal women across their perinatal journey to increase their knowledge of mental health in the perinatal period. Being able to assess risk and make appropriate referrals are two important skills covered in the course.

Learning Objectives:
After attending this course, you will be able to:
• Describe the common and important mental health difficulties occurring during the perinatal period
• Recognise the signs and symptoms of common and important perinatal mental health problems
• Ask about and explore their clients’ mental health
• Assess for risk in the perinatal period
• Make referrals confidently and appropriately, utilising available clinical pathways.