Enhancing Perinatal Mental Health: Empowering Communities and Care Providers
Sun, Nov 03
|MUN Medical School Atrium
Join us for our first ever perinatal mental health symposium to discuss evidence-based practice, share resources, tools and support networks, and bridge connections within the community and care providers.
Time & Location
Nov 03, 2024, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
MUN Medical School Atrium, 300 Prince Philip Dr, St. John's, NL A1B 3V6, Canada
Guests
About the event
The Overview:
The Perinatal Mental Health Symposium aims to strengthen community awareness and equip healthcare providers with the knowledge and tools necessary to support perinatal mental health during pregnancy and postpartum. This symposium will bring together healthcare professionals, community leaders, researchers, and advocates, general public to explore effective strategies, share best practices, and foster collaboration and information sharing in addressing perinatal mental health challenges.
The Objectives:
1. Education and Training: Provide healthcare providers with evidence-based knowledge and practical skills to effectively screen, assess, and treat perinatal mental health disorders.
2. Community Engagement: Increase awareness and bridge the knowledge gap between birth parents, families and community members inclusive of the medical community .
3. Resource Sharing: Facilitate the sharing of resources, tools, and support networks available for individuals and families affected by perinatal mental health disorders.
The People:
From clinicians to community members, care providers, family and support persons, all are welcome!
The Details:
What can you expect from this event?
We are working on an exciting programme! Stay tuned for details about the day that include connection, keynote addresses, panel discussions, our AGM and more!
The Bottom Line:
Join us in advancing perinatal mental health care by fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and empowering healthcare providers and communities to support maternal mental health throughout the perinatal period. We hope to see you there!
*Please note: This event is not accredited for professional continued education hours
Tickets
Participant Ticket
We have no set registration fee, but instead ask participants to pay what they value for this event
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