Duke Psychiatry Convenes Perinatal Mental Health Colloquia

By Susan Gallagher

Last month, the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences hosted three events focused on perinatal health and maternal wellness. Assistant professor Marla Wald, MD, convened the series with support from the Duke University School of Medicine's interdisciplinary colloquium funding initiative.

The lunchtime series, titled “Updates in Perinatal Mental Health & Maternal Wellness: Challenges & Opportunities in the Context of COVID-19 & Mental Health Disparities,” ran from November 18 through November 24. 

Event details are listed below.

Maternal Mental Health & Offspring Outcomes: 2020 Forces Us to Recalibrate Our Perspectives & Priorities

Wednesday, November 18, 12–1pm

Catherine Monk, PhD, Professor of Psychology; Director, Women’s Mental Health in Obstetrics & Gynecology; Research Scientist
Columbia University Medical Center

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NOTE: Duke NetID is needed to view the recording. 
 


Innovative Treatment Approaches in Reproductive Psychiatry

Friday, November 20, 11am–12pm

Samantha Meltzer-Brody, MD, MPH, Assad Meymandi Distinguished Professor; Chair, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

NOTE: At the request of the speaker, this event was not recorded.
 


Perinatal Mental Health & Maternal Wellness Panel:
Challenges & Opportunities in the Context of COVID-19 & Mental Health Disparities

Tuesday, November 24, 12–1:30pm

Moderator: 
Marla Wald, MD, Assistant Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Duke University School of Medicine

Case Presenter:
Hira Ayub Silat, MD, Fourth-year Psychiatry Resident, Duke Psychiatry Outpatient Chief Resident, Duke University Health System

Panelists: 

  • Beverly Gray, MD, Assistant Professor Obstetrics & Gynecology, Duke University School of Medicine
  • William Meyer, MSW, Associate Clinical Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and Obstetrics & Gynecology, Duke University School of Medicine
  • Richard Weiner, MD, PhD, Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine
  • Nkechi Conteh, MBBS, Staff Psychiatrist, Harvard University, MGH/McLean
  • Riley Landreth, DO, Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellow, Obstetric Anesthesiology, Duke University School of Medicine

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NOTES:

  • Duke NetID is needed to view the recording. 
  • To protect patient privacy, the case presentation segment of the event was not recorded.
     

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Duke University Health System Department of Clinical Education and Professional Development designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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These events are co-sponsored by the North Carolina Psychological Association (NCPA) and Duke University School of Medicine. The NCPA is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The NCPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content. These workshops are offered for 1 hour of continuing education credit. To receive credit, you must attend the entire workshop. You must also complete the electronic evaluation and include your name.

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