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  Learning objectives: Discuss evidence based treatment options and other alternative treatments available when managing care for women experiencing perinatal mental health disorders. Explain perinatal loss and bereavement and how to communicate with families experiencing grief and trauma. Discuss relevant resources  available to mothers and their families to help identify risks and other perinatal considerations for better coping and management strategies   Presented by: Dr. Marianela Rodriguez and Elizabeth O'Brien Dr. Marianela Rodríguez Reynaldo is a Clinical Psychologist who has dedicated the past 15 years to the work of mental health and wellness during the perinatal period. She is a member of Postpartum Support International where she serves as the coordinator in Puerto Rico and a national trainer on PMADs. She currently works as a Mental Health Consultant for the Puerto Rico Department of Health in the Maternal-Infant and Adolescent Division where she can promote public health changes by sharing the outcomes of this project. She has worked with a diverse group of birth workers on island, several community-based programs that provide health care services and support to perinatal women, and is an activist for reproductive justice and human rights in maternal-infant care.   Elizabeth O’Brien, LPC, PMH-C After listening to hundreds of women struggle with how invisible labor negatively impacts their relationships, careers and family systems, Elizabeth knew something had to change. Blending her work as a mindset repairist, a self-made business owner, and women’s activist, she has built a feminist business consulting firm for women entrepreneurs while still offering psychotherapy in her private practice. Elizabeth has over twenty years of clinical experience as a psychotherapist and is a recognized expert in women’s well-being, specializing in Maternal Mental Health. She has contributed to articles in The Washington Post and Atlanta Magazine, and has been featured on podcasts, and an ebook. In 2017, she founded the award-winning Postpartum Support International Georgia Chapter (PSI-GA) where she served as president for a term. This chapter has become a national leader recognized for its fundraising, innovative training courses, and mentorship of other PSI chapters. Additionally, Elizabeth is a nationally recognized leader and the 2019 winner of the Carolyn Wetzel Continuum Award honoring her role as an agent for positive change for the health and wellbeing of Georgia families. Currently Elizabeth co-chairs the Georgia Perinatal Task Force and is one of the national trainers with Postpartum Support International. Elizabeth earned an MA in Dance Movement Therapy, where she focused on complex trauma and early childhood mental health. Committed to integrating mind/body/spirit treatment she serves women throughout their lifespans. Additionally, she consults with creatives, therapists, and female entrepreneurs both individually and in groups to help them launch their own businesses. Elizabeth spent 15 years in Alaska, working on the rural tundra, in hospitals, correctional facilities, and intimate partner settings. Today she toggles her work between Atlanta, and southeast coastal Alaska. She is a feminist, meditation teacher, wife, mother, beekeeper, yogi, kayaker and gardener. Elizabeth is passionate about changing the economic and mental health landscape for all mothers locally and globally into a more balanced, validated, and sane position.     Learn more about this series: Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Other Considerations     

  Learning objectives: Discuss the prevalence of perinatal depression and the impact it has among women. Describe signs and symptoms of depression during the perinatal period including screening processes for timely initiation of treatment options Identify appropriate perinatal resources concerning depression for mothers and their families for a smooth transition into parenthood.   Presented by: Dr. Marianela Rodriguez and Elizabeth O'Brien Dr. Marianela Rodríguez Reynaldo is a Clinical Psychologist who has dedicated the past 15 years to the work of mental health and wellness during the perinatal period. She is a member of Postpartum Support International where she serves as the coordinator in Puerto Rico and a national trainer on PMADs. She currently works as a Mental Health Consultant for the Puerto Rico Department of Health in the Maternal-Infant and Adolescent Division where she can promote public health changes by sharing the outcomes of this project. She has worked with a diverse group of birth workers on island, several community-based programs that provide health care services and support to perinatal women, and is an activist for reproductive justice and human rights in maternal-infant care.   Elizabeth O’Brien, LPC, PMH-C After listening to hundreds of women struggle with how invisible labor negatively impacts their relationships, careers and family systems, Elizabeth knew something had to change. Blending her work as a mindset repairist, a self-made business owner, and women’s activist, she has built a feminist business consulting firm for women entrepreneurs while still offering psychotherapy in her private practice. Elizabeth has over twenty years of clinical experience as a psychotherapist and is a recognized expert in women’s well-being, specializing in Maternal Mental Health. She has contributed to articles in The Washington Post and Atlanta Magazine, and has been featured on podcasts, and an ebook. In 2017, she founded the award-winning Postpartum Support International Georgia Chapter (PSI-GA) where she served as president for a term. This chapter has become a national leader recognized for its fundraising, innovative training courses, and mentorship of other PSI chapters. Additionally, Elizabeth is a nationally recognized leader and the 2019 winner of the Carolyn Wetzel Continuum Award honoring her role as an agent for positive change for the health and wellbeing of Georgia families. Currently Elizabeth co-chairs the Georgia Perinatal Task Force and is one of the national trainers with Postpartum Support International. Elizabeth earned an MA in Dance Movement Therapy, where she focused on complex trauma and early childhood mental health. Committed to integrating mind/body/spirit treatment she serves women throughout their lifespans. Additionally, she consults with creatives, therapists, and female entrepreneurs both individually and in groups to help them launch their own businesses. Elizabeth spent 15 years in Alaska, working on the rural tundra, in hospitals, correctional facilities, and intimate partner settings. Today she toggles her work between Atlanta, and southeast coastal Alaska. She is a feminist, meditation teacher, wife, mother, beekeeper, yogi, kayaker and gardener. Elizabeth is passionate about changing the economic and mental health landscape for all mothers locally and globally into a more balanced, validated, and sane position.     Learn more about this series: Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Other Considerations     

  Learning objectives: Discuss the prevalence of psychotic disorders and the impact they have among women and their families. Describe signs and symptoms of common psychotic disorders among women during the perinatal period and what screening processes to use to timely identification. Identify appropriate perinatal resources concerning common psychotic disorders for mothers and their families Presented by: Dr. Marianela Rodriguez and Elizabeth O'Brien Dr. Marianela Rodríguez Reynaldo is a Clinical Psychologist who has dedicated the past 15 years to the work of mental health and wellness during the perinatal period. She is a member of Postpartum Support International where she serves as the coordinator in Puerto Rico and a national trainer on PMADs. She currently works as a Mental Health Consultant for the Puerto Rico Department of Health in the Maternal-Infant and Adolescent Division where she can promote public health changes by sharing the outcomes of this project. She has worked with a diverse group of birth workers on island, several community-based programs that provide health care services and support to perinatal women, and is an activist for reproductive justice and human rights in maternal-infant care.   Elizabeth O’Brien, LPC, PMH-C After listening to hundreds of women struggle with how invisible labor negatively impacts their relationships, careers and family systems, Elizabeth knew something had to change. Blending her work as a mindset repairist, a self-made business owner, and women’s activist, she has built a feminist business consulting firm for women entrepreneurs while still offering psychotherapy in her private practice. Elizabeth has over twenty years of clinical experience as a psychotherapist and is a recognized expert in women’s well-being, specializing in Maternal Mental Health. She has contributed to articles in The Washington Post and Atlanta Magazine, and has been featured on podcasts, and an ebook. In 2017, she founded the award-winning Postpartum Support International Georgia Chapter (PSI-GA) where she served as president for a term. This chapter has become a national leader recognized for its fundraising, innovative training courses, and mentorship of other PSI chapters. Additionally, Elizabeth is a nationally recognized leader and the 2019 winner of the Carolyn Wetzel Continuum Award honoring her role as an agent for positive change for the health and wellbeing of Georgia families. Currently Elizabeth co-chairs the Georgia Perinatal Task Force and is one of the national trainers with Postpartum Support International. Elizabeth earned an MA in Dance Movement Therapy, where she focused on complex trauma and early childhood mental health. Committed to integrating mind/body/spirit treatment she serves women throughout their lifespans. Additionally, she consults with creatives, therapists, and female entrepreneurs both individually and in groups to help them launch their own businesses. Elizabeth spent 15 years in Alaska, working on the rural tundra, in hospitals, correctional facilities, and intimate partner settings. Today she toggles her work between Atlanta, and southeast coastal Alaska. She is a feminist, meditation teacher, wife, mother, beekeeper, yogi, kayaker and gardener. Elizabeth is passionate about changing the economic and mental health landscape for all mothers locally and globally into a more balanced, validated, and sane position.     Learn more about this series: Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Other Considerations   

  Learning objectives: Discuss the prevalence of varying anxiety disorders and the impact they have among women and their families. Describe types of anxiety disorders in the perinatal period and what screen processes can be utilized for proper identification Identify appropriate perinatal resources concerning anxiety disorders for mothers and their families   Presented by: Dr. Marianela Rodriguez and Elizabeth O'Brien Dr. Marianela Rodríguez Reynaldo is a Clinical Psychologist who has dedicated the past 15 years to the work of mental health and wellness during the perinatal period. She is a member of Postpartum Support International where she serves as the coordinator in Puerto Rico and a national trainer on PMADs. She currently works as a Mental Health Consultant for the Puerto Rico Department of Health in the Maternal-Infant and Adolescent Division where she can promote public health changes by sharing the outcomes of this project. She has worked with a diverse group of birth workers on island, several community-based programs that provide health care services and support to perinatal women, and is an activist for reproductive justice and human rights in maternal-infant care.   Elizabeth O’Brien, LPC, PMH-C After listening to hundreds of women struggle with how invisible labor negatively impacts their relationships, careers and family systems, Elizabeth knew something had to change. Blending her work as a mindset repairist, a self-made business owner, and women’s activist, she has built a feminist business consulting firm for women entrepreneurs while still offering psychotherapy in her private practice. Elizabeth has over twenty years of clinical experience as a psychotherapist and is a recognized expert in women’s well-being, specializing in Maternal Mental Health. She has contributed to articles in The Washington Post and Atlanta Magazine, and has been featured on podcasts, and an ebook. In 2017, she founded the award-winning Postpartum Support International Georgia Chapter (PSI-GA) where she served as president for a term. This chapter has become a national leader recognized for its fundraising, innovative training courses, and mentorship of other PSI chapters. Additionally, Elizabeth is a nationally recognized leader and the 2019 winner of the Carolyn Wetzel Continuum Award honoring her role as an agent for positive change for the health and wellbeing of Georgia families. Currently Elizabeth co-chairs the Georgia Perinatal Task Force and is one of the national trainers with Postpartum Support International. Elizabeth earned an MA in Dance Movement Therapy, where she focused on complex trauma and early childhood mental health. Committed to integrating mind/body/spirit treatment she serves women throughout their lifespans. Additionally, she consults with creatives, therapists, and female entrepreneurs both individually and in groups to help them launch their own businesses. Elizabeth spent 15 years in Alaska, working on the rural tundra, in hospitals, correctional facilities, and intimate partner settings. Today she toggles her work between Atlanta, and southeast coastal Alaska. She is a feminist, meditation teacher, wife, mother, beekeeper, yogi, kayaker and gardener. Elizabeth is passionate about changing the economic and mental health landscape for all mothers locally and globally into a more balanced, validated, and sane position.     Learn more about this series: Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Other Considerations     

  This short-course presentation aims to increase awareness and advocate for occupational therapy as part of the perinatal mental health treatment team. To view resources from this presentation, please click DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Event Description Occupational therapy is a profession that holistically enables the fundamentals of engagement and participation in meaningful occupations using a client-centered approach to provide, promote, and emphasize participation in daily activities, role performance, and well-being. Occupational therapy practitioners are vital and should be considered on the treatment team in the area of perinatal mental health. Transitioning to motherhood is a significant and transformative life event for women (Horne, Corr, & Earle, 2005). Whether it is a new-time mother or a seasoned mother welcoming a newborn into the family, these new changes can be disruptive to established routines and habits. The physiological and psychosocial changes a woman encounters contribute to feeling overwhelmed, pressured, exhausted, alone, and misunderstood (Kepic, 2021). Occupational therapy practitioners have the knowledge and experience to conduct screenings, assessments, and evaluations, deliver treatment and interventions, and measure progress and outcomes. Considering clients’ strengths and abilities, daily routines and habits, motivation, interests, meaningful activities, and social supports, we can collaboratively establish individualized interventions and goals during the perinatal period. This short-course presentation aims to increase awareness and advocate for occupational therapy as part of the perinatal mental health treatment team.  Trainer Mauly Her Lo Mauly Her Lo is a mother and an occupational therapist. She is a two-time alumna of the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee (UWM) and is currently a post-professional occupational therapy doctoral student at UWM focusing on Perinatal Mental Health. After experiencing perinatal mental anxiety during both of her pregnancies, Mauly believes it is important to bring knowledge and awareness of Perinatal Mental Health to the preservice education level. She contributed to developing 3 preservice education modules for pre-occupational therapy and entry-level occupational therapy students on perinatal mental health and the benefits of occupational therapy.

  May 3rd was World Maternal Mental Health Day. Be sure to watch this one-hour webinar to learn more about maternal mental health and what was discussed. To view all resources from this training, please click DOWNLOAD above Click here to watch the recording Event Description May 3rd was World Maternal Mental Health Day. To support providers and families living and working in the HHS Region 8 states of Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming, who are involved with maternal healthcare and perinatal mental health, we are proud to host the exciting Workshop Wednesday training, “An Interprofessional Tool for Perinatal Mental Health”. This workshop will be led by Abbey Marinucci, an OT doctoral candidate at the University of North Dakota, who has been interviewing practicing providers from many fields involved with perinatal healthcare, with a focus on perinatal mental health. From her research, Abbey will present an evidence-based product that will ultimately serve to inform providers of the perinatal population to expand the interdisciplinary approach to perinatal healthcare This interdisciplinary tool will help to streamline healthcare for mothers. This resource will assist providers in effectively referring mothers to appropriate members of the interdisciplinary team. This resource guide may be a helpful resource to current healthcare providers and professionals serving the perinatal population as well as additional healthcare professionals who provide education to mothers through community-based programs such as early intervention. Join us as we introduce Abbey’s important contribution to the field of perinatal mental health. Objectives After attending this training, participants will: 1. Identify the need for interdisciplinary support for promoting perinatal mental health. 2. Understand a resource product for facilitating referrals to the perinatal interdisciplinary team. 3. Be familiar with patient handouts for the referral process. 4. Identify how to access the resource product. Trainer Abbey Marinucci OT Doctrinal Candidate University of North Dakota

  The Great Lakes Current is the e-newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC.   The March 2023 issue honors National Women's History Month by sharing resources from the Mental Health Technology Transfer (MHTTC) Network that focus on an array of behavioral health issues affecting women and girls. This issue also features an exciting, new intensive technical assistance training series sponsored by the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC.  As always, The Great Lakes Current provides links to all the upcoming events and trainings for the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC.   

  The Great Lakes Current is the e-newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC.   The February 2023 issue honors National Black History Month by sharing resources and content from the African American Behavioral Health Center of Excellence and SAMHSA that focus on how social determinants of health have affected the health and well-being of African Americans, as well as the importance of providing culturally responsive behavioral health services. This issue also features exciting, new training opportunities sponsored by the Great Lakes PTTC, the ATTC Network's Pearls of Wisdom blog series, and the final article of the Power of Music series by Mark Sanders and Kisha Freed.  As always, The Great Lakes Current provides links to all the upcoming events and trainings for the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC.   

  The Great Lakes Current is the e-newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC.   The January 2023 issue honors National Birth Defects Prevention Month by sharing resources and media from SAMHSA that focus on the effects of marijuana use during pregnancy. This issue also features new products from the Great Lakes MHTTC and PTTC, HealtheKnowledge content specific to women's reproductive health, and opportunities for mental health and SUD professionals to participate in ongoing research studies.  As always, The Great Lakes Current provides links to all the upcoming events and trainings for the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC.   

Latinxs living in the US experience disparities in access and quality of mental health services. The social determinants of health, immigration status, immigration-related trauma, and the cumulative experience of inequity, combined with vulnerability during pregnancy and postpartum may result in a higher risk for mental health symptoms. Perinatal Mental Health Disorders (PMHDs) is a term used to include the various disorders that can affect individuals during pregnancy and postpartum. This advanced course provides relevant information on cultural considerations and culturally responsive treatment approaches for mental health providers working with Latinx populations experiencing or at risk for PMHDs. 

Recording of the event Postpartum Depression Diagnosis & Treatment in the Black Community, originally held on June 2, 2022.     Slide Presentation

To access slide deck, click DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording This event was held on May 25th, 2022 from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. MT/12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. CT.  Event Description May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness month.  As many as 1 in 5 new mothers experience some type of perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PMADs). These illnesses frequently go unnoticed and untreated, often with long-term consequences to both mother and child.  No one is immune to experiencing PMADS. Women of every culture, age, income level and race can develop perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Symptoms can appear any time during pregnancy and the first 12 months after childbirth. There are effective and well-researched treatment options available to help women recover, but stigma often prevents women from seeking help.     Join us this month as we offer two 1-hour training sessions that address sensitive topics that are often missed in the perinatal mental health conversation: Grief and Loss, and Birth Trauma.    Learning Objectives: ·      Define birth trauma and related experiences during the perinatal period  ·      Recognize symptoms and  screening tools for birth trauma and PTSD  ·      Examine effective ways to support individuals who have experienced trauma during birth  Trainer Marianela Rodriguez-Reynaldo  Marianela Rodriguez-Reynaldo is a mother, postpartum doula, Certified Lactation Educator and Clinical Psychologist specialized in Perinatal Mental Health. She completed her Master’s degree at Xavier University in Ohio and went on to complete her PhD in Clinical Psychology at the Carlos Albizu University in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She has been a PSI Coordinator in Puerto Rico since 2009, has a private practice and led a monthly support group for parents who have experienced perinatal loss for 11 years. She is an activist for reproductive justice and human rights in maternal infant care. Provides training on perinatal mental health and trauma for health and birth professionals, is part of the expert panel for the Observatory of Obstetric Violence in Puerto Rico and serves as a Psychology Consultant for the Puerto Rico Health Department, Mother, Child and Adolescent Division (Title V). In 2020 she co-founded the first Center for Perinatal Mental Health in Puerto Rico that focuses on research, awareness, and service for this population. 

To view slide deck, click DOWNLOAD above Recording coming soon! This event was held on May 17th, 2022 from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. MT/12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. CT.  Event Description May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness month.  As many as 1 in 5 new mothers experience some type of perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PMADs). These illnesses frequently go unnoticed and untreated, often with long-term consequences to both mother and child.  No one is immune to experiencing PMADS. Women of every culture, age, income level and race can develop perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Symptoms can appear any time during pregnancy and the first 12 months after childbirth. There are effective and well-researched treatment options available to help women recover, but stigma often prevents women from seeking help.     Join us this month as we offer two 1-hour training sessions that address sensitive topics that are often missed in the perinatal mental health conversation: Grief and Loss, and Birth Trauma.    Learning Objectives: ·      Identify key concepts related to perinatal loss  ·      Consider the impact of grief and loss during the perinatal period  ·      Examine effective ways to support individuals who have experienced perinatal loss  Trainer Marianela Rodriguez-Reynaldo  Marianela Rodriguez-Reynaldo is a mother, postpartum doula, Certified Lactation Educator and Clinical Psychologist specialized in Perinatal Mental Health. She completed her Master’s degree at Xavier University in Ohio and went on to complete her PhD in Clinical Psychology at the Carlos Albizu University in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She has been a PSI Coordinator in Puerto Rico since 2009, has a private practice and led a monthly support group for parents who have experienced perinatal loss for 11 years. She is an activist for reproductive justice and human rights in maternal infant care. Provides training on perinatal mental health and trauma for health and birth professionals, is part of the expert panel for the Observatory of Obstetric Violence in Puerto Rico and serves as a Psychology Consultant for the Puerto Rico Health Department, Mother, Child and Adolescent Division (Title V). In 2020 she co-founded the first Center for Perinatal Mental Health in Puerto Rico that focuses on research, awareness, and service for this population. 

The transition to parenthood is a life-changing experience with significant physical and psychological adjustments for the entire family. Many parents experience mood changes and feel overwhelmed during pregnancy and/or after the birth of their child. Many health and mental health care professionals do not receive training on helping new parents identify and manage mental health symptoms. Developed by the MHTTC Network's Perinatal Mental Health Coordination Group, this document is designed to help health and mental health professionals support persons who may be experiencing mental health symptoms and disorders during the prenatal and postpartum periods.

  Introduction to Perinatal Mental Health Awareness and Screening - Workshop Wednesday Session Access slide deck by clicking DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to watch the recording   Session Description Perinatal mental health refers to the mental health concerns experienced by persons during pregnancy and in the first year postpartum. Some of the most common conditions include Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression. Many individuals have risk factors for these conditions, even those who have had "easy" pregnancies in the past! However, many women still feel stigmatized about mental health and often don't discuss their concerns with their providers. This introductory webinar will highlight common perinatal mental health concerns, symptoms, and validated screening tools appropriate for use in multiple settings.    Trainer Maridee ​Shogren DNP, CNM, CLC

Lxs latinxs que viven en los Estados Unidos experimentan disparidades en el acceso y en la calidad de los servicios de salud mental. Los determinantes sociales de la salud, el estado migratorio, el trauma relacionado con la inmigración y la experiencia acumulada de desigualdad, combinados con la vulnerabilidad durante el embarazo y el posparto, pueden resultar en un mayor riesgo de síntomas de salud mental. Los trastornos de salud mental perinatal (TSMP) es un término que se utiliza para incluir los diversos trastornos que pueden afectar a las personas durante el embarazo y el posparto. Esta hoja informativa proporciona información relevante sobre las consideraciones culturales para los proveedores de salud mental que trabajan con poblaciones latinas que experimentan o están en riesgo de desarrollar TSMP.

Latinxs living in the US experience disparities in access and quality of mental health services. The social determinants of health, immigration status, immigration-related trauma, and the cumulative experience of inequality, combined with the vulnerability during pregnancy and postpartum may result in a higher risk for mental health symptoms. Perinatal Mental Health Disorders (PMHDs) is a term used to include the various disorders that can affect individuals during pregnancy and postpartum. This factsheet provides relevant information on cultural considerations for mental health providers working with Latinx populations experiencing or at risk for PMHDs.

  I’ve Screened, Now What? Perinatal Depression Screening and Response; HHS Region 8 Access slide decks with the green download button above View Recording   Session Description The Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and the South Dakota Department of Health presented a two-hour training session on best practices for depression screening in perinatal populations.     Screening for depression symptoms without established plans for follow-up interventions can create challenges and anxiety for providers working in a variety of settings. This training reviewed best practices when screening perinatal populations for depression, and when needed, how to implement a team-based response to patients expressing thoughts of suicide. This session also examined unique barriers experienced by perinatal persons when seeking care and discuss the importance of referral pathways for connecting individuals to care.

Many persons may experience perinatal mental health concerns during the prenatal and postpartum periods. Practitioners play an important role in supporting birthing individuals through the detection, assessment and treatment of perinatal mental health symptoms as well as the delivery of sensitive and culturally competent care. Perinatal Mental Health Learning Series: Strategies and Considerations for Behavioral Health and Health Care Providers is a virtual learning series intended for health and behavioral health providers who work with individuals affected by mental health symptoms during the perinatal period. Expert speakers emphasize increasing awareness and screening methods in perinatal mental health and health care, as well as psychotherapeutic treatment. This is the first session, Awareness and Detection of Perinatal Mental Health Concerns belonging to the 2-part series. Dr. Joia Crear-Perry leads this discussion about the importance of increasing awareness and screening for perinatal mental health concerns. A focus on the disparities and racism experienced by Black women and the subsequent impact on maternal health and mortality, and specifically perinatal mental health, is brought to light during this webinar. Strategies to address these concerns are included.

Statistics show that up to 20 percent of women develop a perinatal mental health illness, such as depression or anxiety, either during pregnancy or within a year of giving birth. This fact sheet provides information about postpartum depression (PPD), and explains why women of color are more at risk for developing PPD.

  It is estimated that 14-23% of women will experience depressive disorders during pregnancy; many of which will be misdiagnosed, undiagnosed and go untreated. This slide deck provides a brief overview of perinatal depression. An accompanying podcast enhances the slide content. To have the slides automatically advance in line with the presentation:       Select “Slide Show” from the menu bar Select “From Beginning” Once playing, do NOT advance slides on your own or the recording will stop Authors Maridee Shogren