Training in Postnatal Depression &
Perinatal Mental Health Issues.©

 

Depression and mental health problems during pregnancy and the postnatal period have now become major concerns of all health care workers. The NICE Antenatal and Postnatal Mental Health Guidelines (2007) have stressed the importance of recognising perinatal mental illness.

Current research has indicated the need for early interventions to alleviate distress and to reduce the short and long-term consequences for mothers, fathers and their children. Reports have suggested that a greater knowledge and understanding of perinatal mental illnesses, and postnatal depression in particular, is needed. Training is essential. PND Training offers a variety of courses on recognising, screening and managing mental health conditions associated with childbirth

 

 

To help understand and develop current practice,
5 types of courses have been designed.

• For individuals and independent practitioners
  • One Day Courses will be held in March and April 2012.  This course is designed for health professionals who either work independently or who would like training independent of their organisation.

Ammanford, a former mining, town is situated on the edge of the Black mountains and is close to the historic towns of LLandelio and Llandovery. It is easily accessible my car and is approximately 3 hours from West London and Birmingham and only 10mins from the end of the M4. There is a train connection from Swansea Station to Ammanford Station. The train journey takes approximately 4.30 hours The training centre is situated in the town centre, with parking facilities on site.

THE 1 DAY COURSE

This one day course is designed for health professionals who either work independently or who would like training independent of their organisation. The course provides an outline and update on the latest research into perinatal mental health issues and discusses screening techniques, mood assessment and listening visits

• For organisations: 

  1 Day Courses

• Please see "Courses" for more details.
  
• Courses are designed for:
  Statutory sector workers, health visitors, midwives, health professionals, Voluntary and NGO,s, Charities, those working with, or who are interested in learning about perinatal mental health issues

What previous participants have said:
“The course provided an up to date approach and I was able to explore the options of my current practice - an enjoyable day”.

“It has helped me have a deeper understanding of the problems new families face and how we can help in a constructive way”.

“I was able to widen my skills and knowledge base to help my mums who have PND ”.