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Arizona Postpartum Wellness Coalition
PRENATAL & POSTPARTUM MOOD DISORDERS:
ASSESSMENT & TREATMENT
COMING FALL 2008
Phoenix, Arizona
Registration Information Coming Soon
Program Description:
Perinatal Mood Disorders have been called “the most common complication associated with childbirth”. In fact,
up to 20% of new mothers will experience a Perinatal Mood/ Anxiety Disorder. Although relatively common, few
families are educated on the symptoms and treatment options for Perinatal Mood Disorders. This, combined
with the strong stigma associated with maternal mental health, often prevents families from seeking and
obtaining the help they need. When left untreated, the sequel often unfolds into lifelong, chronic
anxiety/depression. The children of depressed mothers often fail to thrive and development along cognitive
and behavioral milestones frequently lags. Prevention and early intervention can reduce suffering for the
entire family. Perinatal Mood Disorders are treatable yet there are few medical/ mental health clinicians who
specialize in them and there are few providers who routinely screen. This training will prepare health care
professionals to properly assess and diagnose and to provide appropriate treatment for women suffering with
mood/ anxiety disorders during pregnancy and postpartum.
Program Goal:
The goal of this two-day training event is to prepare medical and mental health clinicians to screen, assess,
diagnose, and treat Perinatal Mood/ Anxiety Disorders. Participants will receive a "certificate of completion"
from Postpartum Support International.
Training objectives:
At the conclusion of the training, participants will be able to:
• Assess prenatal and postpartum mood disorders.
• Assess prenatal and postpartum risk factors.
• Recognize and differentiate between prenatal and postpartum depression, anxiety, panic, OCD, and
psychosis.
• Address psychopharmacology as it relates to prenatal and postpartum mood disorders.
• Recognize the impact of perinatal mood disorders on the partner and/or family and the role of the family
in treatment.
• Recognize effective and appropriate treatment modalities.
• Understand the importance of social support in treatment.
Who should attend?:
Anyone working with pregnant or postpartum women. This might include: physicians, nurses, nurse
practitioners, childbirth educators, doulas, lactation consultants, counselors, social workers, psychotherapists,
midwives, home visitors, etc.
Faculty:
Christina Grampp Hibbert, Psy.D., is the Founder and President of the Arizona Postpartum Wellness
Coalition and a past Coordinator for the Arizona Chapter of Postpartum Support International. Dr. Hibbert is a
licensed clinical psychologist and postpartum support group facilitator. She is the Co-Producer of the
professional video “Postpartum Mood Disorders: The Couple’s Experience" and has served on the Board of
Directors for Postpartum Support International.
Carole Sheehan, MA, RN, is the Founder of the Tucson Postpartum Depression Coalition, Coordinator of the
Arizona chapter of Postpartum Support International, and is a Founding Member and Vice President of
Fundraising and Volunteers for the Arizona Postpartum Wellness Coalition. Ms. Sheehan is a registered nurse,
postpartum support group facilitator and coordinator of postpartum depression service at St. Joseph's Hospital
in Tucson.
Michelle D. Lacy, MA, LPC, is a Founding Member and Vice President of Outreach for the Arizona
Postpartum Wellness Coalition. Ms. Lacy is a licensed professional counselor, postpartum support group
facilitator and a past Coordinator for the Arizona Chapter of Postpartum Support International. Michelle also
holds the position of “Trauma Specialist” for the Center for Hope in Mesa, AZ.
Kathy W. Smith, M.D., Director, Women's Mental Health Program, The University of Arizona
Dates/ Location:
PRENATAL & POSTPARTUM MOOD DISORDERS:
ASSESSMENT & TREATMENT
FALL 2008
Phoenix, Arizona
Questions? Contact: Christina Hibbert, Psy.D. chibbert@postpartumcouples.com
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