Perinatal Mental Health Training Programs for Health Professionals – Examples & Template
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Title
Program Description
Author(s)
Duration and
Mode
Accreditation
Contact
Target Professions
http://thinkgp.com.au/
beyondblue
All Primary Health Care
professionals working in
maternity care.
STATE
EXAMPLE
Beyond Babyblues:
Detecting and
managing perinatal
mental health
disorders in primary
care
beyondblue/
ThinkGP/ PIRI
This FREE online training program covers the following as six
individual activities, or as one ALM:
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Online Program
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Differentiate between and understand the range of perinatal
mental health disorders
Understand the background, purpose and importance of
screening, its application and limitations, and how to implement
screening using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
(EPDS)
Understand the importance of conducting a broader
psychosocial assessment, including risk assessment, for
comprehensive clinical care
Interpret and integrate the EPDS scores and other assessment
material, and communicate these results to women using basic
counselling skills and client-centred communication
Be aware of evidence-based interventions for anxiety,
depression and related disorders in the perinatal period
Understand the importance of knowing where and how to refer to
relevant pathways and existing treatments, interventions and
support.
National, State & Territory Training Programs Examples & Template
6 x 1 hour programs
Or can be completed
as one 6 hour
Advanced Learning
Module (ALM)
Online
CPD/CPE by the
RACGP, ACRRM,
RCNA
This course is
accredited by the
General Practice
Mental Health
Standards
Collaboration
(GPMHSC) as a
Mental health Skills
Training (MHST)
activity.
Genesis Ed is the
accredited provide.
Other Health
Professionals can
also receive
professional
development points
through self-reporting
to their professional
body.
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EXAMPLE
How to assess the
interaction between
mother and baby.
Parent-Infant
Research Institute
VIC
An assessment package to increase knowledge and skill in
identifying difficulties in the interaction between mother and baby and
attachment difficulties.
½ day workshop
Contact Ph:
03 9496 4496
Contact Email:
Learning Outcomes:
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Understanding attachment and elements of a successful
interaction
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What tools are available
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Interpreting scores and giving feedback
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What to look for in a positive relationship
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What to look for in a troubled interaction
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Factors that influence interaction
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Knowledge of pathways to care and onward referral
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jennifer.ericksen@au
stin.org.au
- GPs
- Midwives
- Maternal Child Health
Nurses
- Psychologists
- Social workers
Prof Jeannette
Milgrom,
Jennie Ericksen,
PIRI staff
Insert your
program here
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