Addressing Postnatal Depression as a Healthcare Professional

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Course overview

Provider
Futurelearn
Course type
Free trial availiable
Deadline
Flexible
Duration
3 hours
Course author
heather O'Mahen

Description

Learn how postnatal depression affects parental mental health and how to provide support on this BPS-approved course.
Learn how to offer effective support to new and expecting parents

During pregnancy and the year after birth, many women can be affected by mood changes, anxiety disorders, and depression. Women report that a key barrier to seeking help is the lack of perinatally-informed treatments and practitioners.

On this course, you will understand the symptoms of postnatal or postpartum depression, how to support clients, and improve their mental health and wellbeing. You will identify the patterns that contribute to the depression cycle and explore how to combat them with coping strategies. This will help your clients stay well during the perinatal period and beyond.

Addressing Postnatal Depression as a Healthcare Professional
  • English language

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