Perinatal Mental Health: 2 Day Programme - Simulation Suite

Purpose

To provide participants with an overview of evidence based research and practice related to identification, management and early intervention of mental health conditions in the perinatal period.

Learning Outcomes

• Consider the recommendations of strategic drivers including the MBRACE reports and their application to person centred care
• Develop an understanding of the signs and symptoms of conditions associated with the deterioration of mental health during the perinatal period and consider potential treatment options available.
• Identify skills to respond to mothers who express suicidal ideati
• Develop an understanding of the possible impact of perinatal mental illness on infant/ child and family relationships
• Review the use of screening tools in accordance with Antenatal and postnatal mental health NICE Clinical guidelines.
• Explore aspects of Birth Trauma including impact, features, prevention and detection.
• Explore the importance of effective communication skills required in the delivery of person-centred care.
• Demonstrate through simulation the assessment and interventions used to provide care to an individual presenting with mental illness in the perinatal period.

Audience

All staff working in Health & Social Care

Method

Online & face to face delivery/Simulation Suite

To complete this programme online you must join using a device which has a functioning camera and microphone.

Important Information

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