Description 

This webinar will discuss the importance of preventing perinatal mental and substance use disorders and the risk associated with not treating these conditions. It will also discuss the importance of screening and recommend available screening tools for specific conditions. And finally, the webinar will discuss pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatment options and alternative care approaches for perinatal mental and substance use disorders.

Format 

Recorded webinar.

Learning Objectives 

• Describe the landscape of perinatal psychiatric disorder
• Understand the importance of preventing perinatal psychiatric disorders
• Recognize the need for screening and learn about the available screening tools
• Explain the risks associated with untreated perinatal psychiatric disorders
• Learn about pharmacological and nonpharmacological management and alternative care approaches.

Target Audience 

Psychiatrists

Estimate Time to Complete 

Estimated Duration: 1.0 hour 
Program Start Date: July 28, 2023 
Program End Date: July 28, 2026

How to Earn Credit 

Participants who wish to earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ or a certificate of participation may do so by viewing the live presentation and completing the evaluation. After evaluating the program, course participants will be provided with an opportunity to claim hours of participation and print an official CME certificate (physicians) or certificate of participation (other disciplines) showing the event date and hours earned. 

Continuing Education Credit 

In support of improving patient care, the American Psychiatric Association is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.  

Physicians 

The APA designates this live event for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  

Faculty and Planner Disclosures 

The American Psychiatric Association adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Medical Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity — including faculty, planners, reviewers or others — are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity. 

Instructors 

• Diana Clarke, PhD. Reports no financial relationships with commercial interests.
• Jacqueline Hobbs, MD, PhD. Reports no financial relationships with commercial interests.
• Jeffrey D. Newport, MD, MS. Reports financial relationships with Hogg Foundation, NIH, Navitor, Sage Therapeutics, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Texas HEalth and Human Services Commission, Janssen, and Merck.
• Margaret Howard, MD, MSc. Reports financial relationship with Sage Therapeutics.
• Nina Kraguljac, MD. Reports no financial relationships with commercial interests.

Planners  

• JaNeen Cross, DSW, MSW, MBA, LICSW, LCSW-C. Reports no financial relationships with commercial interests.
• Margaret Howard, MD, MSc. Reports financial relationship with Sage Therapeutics.
• Lorraine Byrnes, MD. Reports no financial relationships with commercial interests.

Accessibility for Participants with Disabilities 

The American Psychiatric Association is committed to ensuring accessibility of its website to people with disabilities. Please contact the American Psychiatric Association at 202-559-3900, if you require assistance seven (7) business days prior to the start of a live webinar. 

Technical Requirements 

This internet-based CME activity is best experienced using any of the following: 

• The latest and 2nd latest public versions of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari 
• Internet Explorer 11+ 

This Web site requires that JavaScript and session cookies be enabled. Certain activities may require additional software to view multimedia, presentation, or printable versions of the content. These activities will be marked as such and will provide links to the required software. That software may be: Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Windows Media Player. 

Optimal System Configuration: 

• Browser: Google Chrome (latest and 2nd latest version), Safari (latest and 2nd latest version), Internet Explorer 11.0+, Firefox (latest and 2nd latest version), or Microsoft Edge (latest and 2nd latest version) 
• Operating System: Windows versions 8.1+, Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) +, Android (latest and 2nd latest version), or iOS/iPad OS (latest and 2nd latest version) 
• Internet Connection: 1 Mbps or higher 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Windows PC: Windows 8.1 or higher; 1 GB (for 32-bit)/2 GB (for 64-bit) or higher RAM; Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver; audio playback with speakers for programs with video content 
• Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.5 or higher with latest updates installed; Intel, PowerPC G5, or PowerPC G4 (867MHz or faster) processor; 512 MB or higher RAM; audio playback with speakers for programs with video content 

For assistance: Contact educme@psych.org for questions about this activity | Contact learningcenter@psych.org for technical assistance