Succinct, effective and thorough, this is the best guide for all you need to know about peripartum depression.
What you will learn
Viewers will learn about the DSM-5 definition of peripartum depression and will be able to differentiate between peripartum and postpartum depression.
Viewers will understand the difference between peripartum depression and the ‘baby blues’, helping one to identify when and how it is time to seek help.
Viewers will be provided with specifications and statistics regarding the risk factors for developing peripartum depression.
Viewers will learn about evidence-based treatments for peripartum depression and be offered simple self-care strategies that anyone can try.
Viewers will gain knowledge about treatment research as it relates to two new pharmaceutical options being developed specifically for peripartum depression.
Lastly, viewers will understand how COVID has impacted new parents and their susceptibility to developing peripartum depression.
Description
Do you know what distinguishes the ‘baby blues’ from peripartum depression? Are you aware that peripartum depression is severely underdiagnosed, or that spouses can develop the condition as well?
Expand your knowledge about this serious yet treatable psychiatric condition known as peripartum depression (historically postpartum depression).
A strong foundation of the essential basics needed to understand this condition are organized and delivered directly to you through short video lectures and PDF printouts detailing the lectures.
Section 1 explores the DSM-5 definition of peripartum depression as it relates to Major Depressive Disorder and clarifies the difference between peripartum and postpartum onset.
Section 2 explores the difference between the ‘baby blues’ and peripartum depression.
Section 3 explores the risk factors involved with the development of peripartum depression.
Section 4 explores several evidence-based medical treatments and presents simple self-care strategies.
Section 5 explores treatment research regarding two new pharmaceutical options in development for peripartum depression.
Finally, Section 6 explores how COVID has impacted the susceptibility of peripartum depression on expecting parents and concludes with some helpful resources.
Succinct and simple-to-understand lectures provide all viewers with something useful to take home. I invite you into a world that is seldom spoken about and vulnerable in nature. You will undoubtedly leave this course with eye-opening information regarding the common psychiatric condition known as peripartum (postpartum) depression.
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