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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Approaches for Perinatal Mental Health and Wellbeing

Registration Opens: Jan 14, 2025Course Closes: Oct 20, 2027Available Credits: 8.00 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ 8.00 Nursing Contact Hours 8.00 Social Workers 8.00 Participation 8.00 Psychologists CE Credit Register For This Course

Course Details

This course will focus on the application of cognitive behavioral interventions to support mental health and well-being among individuals across pregnancy and the postpartum (i.e., the perinatal period). An understanding of common mental health conditions, risk factors, and effective psychotherapy treatments available is important for any providers serving perinatal individuals. This course will provide a comprehensive review of the literature on effective psychotherapy interventions for perinatal mental health, with a focus on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based approaches. Focused material will also be presented regarding clinical considerations for the application of CBT in the perinatal period for common conditions, such as anxiety and depression, as well as for trauma and insomnia. Considerations for addressing substance use disorders in the perinatal period will also be covered. The course will overview topics such as critical gaps in treatment, novel delivery approaches to address treatment gaps, and important national resources relevant to perinatal mental health.

Pricing

Physicians and Doctoral-level Professionals: $545.00
Other Professionals: $445.00

Cancellation Policy

A $100.00 administrative fee will be applied.

Course Summary

Available Credits:8.00 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ 8.00 Nursing Contact Hours 8.00 Social Workers 8.00 Participation 8.00 Psychologists CE Credit
Course Topic:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Women's Mental Health
Course Format:New Programs, On-Demand Course, Online Course
Target Audience:

This program is intended for:

  • Physicians
  • Physician Assistant
  • Social workers
  • Psychologists
  • Nurse practitioners
  • Nurses

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, MGH Institute of Health Professions 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

MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.

Physician Associates/Assistants
AAPA Credit Designation Statement – Live

MGH Institute of Health Professions has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 8.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

AAPA Credit Designation Statement – Enduring Materials

MGH Institute of Health Professions has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 8.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until {Expiration Date}. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.


Nursing

MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this activity for 8.0 contact hours for nurses. The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) accepts credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME and ANCC.


Psychologists

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this activity for 8.0 CE credit.


Social Workers

 

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, MGH Institute of Health Professions is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. MGH Institute of Health Professions maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 8.0 clock hours for continuing education credits.

IPCE Credit

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 8.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Registration Opens: Jan 14, 2025
Course Closes: Oct 20, 2027
Cost: $545.00

Learning Objectives

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

  • To discuss risk factors for, and prevalence of, mental health concerns in the perinatal period.
  • To describe the research on evidence-based interventions for the perinatal period (CBT) and key clinical considerations for applying these approaches in the perinatal period.
  • To describe how to apply CBT skills in the context of anxiety disorders in pregnancy and postpartum.
  • To describe how to apply CBT skills in the context of depression in pregnancy and postpartum.
  • To identify strategies for incorporating mindfulness into therapy to promote perinatal mental health. 
  • To discuss considerations for assessing and addressing trauma in the context of perinatal mental health.
  • To discuss how to engage partners and diverse communities in CBT interventions for perinatal mental health. 
  • To discuss important treatment considerations for managing substance use in the perinatal period.
  • To identify strategies for addressing sleep disorders in pregnancy or postpartum.

*Will provide individual learning objectives per lecture.

We have a dedicated staff member who is available by phone 5 days per week between 8 am and 5 pm by calling 866-644-7792 or email at mghcme@mgh.harvard.edu. All inquiries will be dealt with in a timely  (within one business day) and professional manner. Requests for credits or refunds will be reviewed by the Director of the Division of Professional and Public Education, Massachusetts General Hospital. Please refer to our cancellation policy for additional information.”