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Understanding Antenatal and Postpartum Depression
Learning Objectives:
Following completion of this program, attendees shall be able to:
1. Identifying differentials for depression in patients who are assigned female at birth and use of inclusive language for pregnant patients.
2. Identify screening guidelines and discuss the importance of screening with pregnant and postpartum patients.
3. Discuss common concerns and misconceptions for treatment guidelines of antenatal and postpartum depression.
The South Carolina Osteopathic Medical Society designates this program for a maximum number of 0.75 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in this activity.
Accreditation Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The South Carolina Osteopathic Medical Society (SCOMS) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.
Grievance Statement: SCOMS strives to provide continuing medical education programs to fulfill the needs of the attendees and to meet the AOA Uniform Guidelines and AOA Accreditation Requirements. Comments, questions, or complaints should be forwarded to SCOMS Executive Director Tammy Whaley, by calling the SCOMS Office at 864-327-9995 or by mail to SCOMS, 350 Howard Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303 or by email to tammy@scdos.org.
Disclosure Statement: Dr. Blevins has no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this program or presentation.
Dr. Christy Blevins is a general adult inpatient psychiatrist practicing at Northern Light Acadia Hospital in Bangor, Maine. While she provides care to all ages and genders, Dr Blevins has a special interest in women’s and LGBTQ mental health along with working towards decreasing mental health stigma.
A graduate of Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine- Carolinas Campus, Dr. Blevins completed a psychiatry residency at LewisGale Medical Center in Virginia, working closely with Virginia Campus VCOM students.
