Perinatal Depression for the Primary Care Provider
Perinatal Depression for Primary Care Providers

Authors:
Ashley Mulvihill, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry
Director of Integrated Women’s Mental Health
Child Psychiatry Track
Illinois DocAssist Consultant
Rhapsody Mason, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
Illinois DocAssist
Disclosure (s): Dr. Mulvihill, Ms. Mason, the planning committee members, and reviewers who contributed to this activity have no relevant conflicts of interest to disclose.
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this knowledge-based activity, participating individuals should be able to:
- Describe the clinical presentation of perinatal depression
- Identify methods of improving patient-centered communication skills when discussing perinatal depression
- Explain the risks and benefits of evidence-based pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments for perinatal depression
Activity Information
Target Audience: | Physicians, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioners | Fee: | Free |
Release Date: | March 25, 2020 | Expiration Date: | February 7, 2021 |
Estimated time to complete: | 1.0 hour | CE: | 1.0 contact hours CME (1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit) |
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Activity Information

How to Earn Credit:
Participants must complete the activity as described below in the Continuing Medical Education Statement by reading the learning objectives and faculty disclosures; participating in the entire knowledge-based activity consisting of presentation, completion of the post-test (minimum score of 70% required; may be taken up to 3 times), activity evaluation, and estimating duration of time spent on the activity. A certificate of completion will be issued after all requirements as described are completed.
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