Best Practices for Medication Management in Perinatal Mental Health

Nearly half a million women per year will develop a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PMAD), yet few are diagnosed, treated, or achieve remission of symptoms. Untreated PMADs pose serious risks to mothers, their children, and our communities, with effects that stretch beyond the perinatal period. There is data to support the safety and efficacy of available medications during pregnancy and nursing, yet many prescribers are hesitant to use them. From this session, providers will gain confidence and comfort treating their patients based on the latest data and will learn about collaborative resources available in North Carolina to support them. By registering for this workshop, you are granting permission for your contact information to be shared with the University of North Carolina Department of Psychiatry and the Perinatal Emotional Health Network, a local Chapter of Postpartum Support International.

In collaboration with

UNC School of Medicine
Perinatal Emotional Health Network of WNC

With the support of

Project CARA of Western NC

Provided by MAHEC