Maternal Mental Health Webinar #3: Maternal Mental Health in the Media & Beyond
May 3, 2023
During this final session the three-part Maternal Mental Health webinar series, participants heard from Dr. Megan Smith, Senior Director of Community Health Transformation at the Connecticut Hospital Association and former founder of the MOMS Partnership, a program now being replicated nationally, which focuses on improving mental health as a pathway to economic and social mobility.
During this informative webinar, the following learning objectives were covered:
- Identify misconceptions and stereotypes related to common media portrayals of perinatal mental health disorders.
- Identify and utilize strategies for referrals on around emotional distress that you can be implemented with mothers, fathers, and families.
- Identify additional resources for support in addressing perinatal mental health disorders.
- Enhance empathic discussion with mothers around emotional distress.
Speakers:
Dr. Megan Smith, DrPh, MPH, Community Health Transformation at the Connecticut Hospital Association and MOMS Partnership
Topics:
- Behavioral and Mental Health, Communications and Marketing, Maternal Health