Perinatal Mental Health for East African Parents: A Community Discussion & Training

This training is designed for Washington state providers who serve East African families. This training will provide an overview of the spectrum of perinatal mental health through a cultural lens. Attendees will participate in an interactive conversation and training to learn how to lead parents in conversations about their mental health, address stigma, effectively screen parents, and advocate for parents as they navigate the US medical system. This training is appropriate for professionals working with East African parents and people in the perinatal period, including pediatricians, primary care providers, RNs, therapists, peers, home visitors, doulas, community health workers and midwives.

Date: Friday, May 12

Time: 9am-5pm PST

Cost: FREE

Location: Zoom

Trainers: Dr. Muna Osman DNP, FNP-BC, Dr. Iman Yunis DNP, PMHNP-BC, Amelia Abiem, MSW, LCSWA & Selam Misgano, MPH, MPP

Topics include:

• Community discussions about trauma and birth, including common experiences, prevention and support strategies.
• Introduce and discuss the spectrum of mental health disorders through a cultural lens
• Screen parents and partners for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders by identifying symptoms through a cultural lens.
• Identify experiences that increase risk
• Effectively make referrals and support parents to access resources
• Learn about the importance of self-care, wellness and social support
• Discussion about medications during perinatal period.

Registration Deadline: 12pm on May 11

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Continuing Education:

6.5 CEUs pending for LICSW, LMHC, LMFT

6.5 Contact Hours approved for RNs

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 17084 for 6.5 contact hours.

This free training is offered by Perinatal Support WA through a grant from Strengthening Families Washington at the Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF).

Questions regarding the training, please email: training@perinatalsupport.org