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On-Demand: Spotlight on Advanced Topics in Women’s Mental Health

Registration Opens: Jun 6, 2022Course Closes: Apr 17, 2027

The purpose of this course is to provide clinically meaningful education to multidisciplinary health care providers on topics often encountered in caring for women with psychiatric disorders.

Available Credits: 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ 4.00 Nursing Contact Hours 4.00 Social Workers 4.00 Participation 4.00 Psychologists CE Credit Register For This Course

Course Details

The purpose of this course is to provide clinically meaningful education to multidisciplinary healthcare providers on topics often encountered in caring for women with psychiatric disorders. This course was designed to promote high-quality clinical care in women with psychiatric disorders across the reproductive lifespan, with comprehensive coverage of frequently encountered topics and discussion of the evidence base to inform clinical decision-making. Perinatal psychiatry topics will include clinical challenges discussed with case-based learning and considerations for women of color. Substance use disorders during pregnancy and postpartum will be additionally addressed. Topics will also include sexual dysfunction and an update on hormone therapy for the menopausal transition. Learning in this course will be facilitated by didactic materials delivered by the faculty from the MGH Center for Women’s Mental Health. Readings to accompany course materials will also be provided.

Pricing per Module

For each activity you select in the Register tab:

  • Physicians and Doctoral-level Professionals: $95.00
  • Other Professionals: $75.00

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Cancellation Policy

A $10.00 administrative fee will be applied.

Course Summary

Available Credits:4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ 4.00 Nursing Contact Hours 4.00 Social Workers 4.00 Participation 4.00 Psychologists CE Credit
Course Topic:Women's Mental Health
Course Format:On-Demand Course
Target Audience:

This program is intended for: practicing psychiatrists, primary care physicians, psychologists and nurse practitioners.

Registration Opens: Jun 6, 2022
Course Closes: Apr 17, 2027
Cost: $95.00

Learning Objectives

Challenging Cases 1:

  • Discuss the management of psychiatric disorders in women in the context of infertility and its treatment.
  • Describe FDA pregnancy labeling for psychotropic medications and put this in historical context, while considering the use of an antidepressant and early pregnancy exposure.
  • Discuss selected non-medication strategies as part of the regimen for residual major depressive disorder.

Challenging Cases 2:

  • Discuss the prevalence of postpartum psychosis and its risk factors, treatment, and prevention strategies.
  • Discuss treatment for bipolar disorder across pregnancy and postpartum and relapse prevention strategies.
  • Discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the clinical delivery of perinatal psychiatry services in the US.
  • Describe the risks of obesity in pregnancy and implications for women with psychiatric disorders.

Considerations for Women of Color:

  • Identify barriers to care for racially and ethnically minoritized women.
  • Discuss factors associated with the development of medical mistrust.
  • Describe the cultural assessment and treatment preferences of racially and ethnically minoritized women.

Sexual Dysfunction in Women

  • Assess the various causes of sexual problems for women.
  • Discuss the risks and benefits of available treatment options for sexual dysfunction in women.
  • Create an individualized treatment plan that addresses the multi-factorial nature of sexual dysfunction.

Menopausal Hormone Therapy:

  • Discuss the impact of menopausal symptoms on quality of life.
  • Describe how to advise women about available therapies for vasomotor symptoms.
  • Assess the potential risks and benefits of menopausal hormone therapy.

Substance Use Disorder During Pregnancy:

  • Describe how the historical approach to substance use in pregnancy continues to harm patients in the U.S.
  • Discuss the optimal management of pregnant people who use opioids.
  • Describe the literature on the treatment of alcohol use disorder in pregnancy.

Accreditation

Jointly Accredited Provider, Interprofessional Continuing Education

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.

4.0 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 4.0 CE credit.

4.0 Physicians

MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.                        

4.0 Nursing Contact Hours

MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this activity for 4.0 contact hours for nurses.

4.0 Social Workers

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, the 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 4.0 clock hours for continuing education credits.

4.0 IPCE Credit

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 4.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.


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