Awareness of Perinatal Mental Health

An awareness of the cultural traditions and beliefs of ethnic minorities during the perinatal period has a supportive effect for parents and their children. Understanding the differing rites, rituals and attitudes towards perinatal mental health can help health and social care practitioners to tailor the delivery of their services to make access easier.

This course raises the awareness of complex PTDS to help the practitioner understand the risk factors causes, recognition, impact, management and treatment options.

Exploring the role and mental health of fathers during the perinatal period (both during pregnancy and following childbirth). Examining the symptomology of depression and discussing management techniques to support the family.

This course explores the trajectory of perinatal mental health and illness and the impact this condition has on the family. It examines the importance of perinatal mental health within society and expands the health practitioner's knowledge and skills of listening when used as a therapeutic intervention.

An eLearning programme designed to help health practitioners to understand the process of paternal mental health and the risk factors recognise the symptoms and be aware of management issues.