Perinatal Mental Health - 2nd Edition

The Public Health Institute of the University of Porto within the scope of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) and the approved application “Platform For a Global Health – Qualification of Human Health Resources”, coordinated by the Polytechnic Institute of Health of the North in the context of the WARNING N.º 01/PRR/2021 – Youth Impulse Program STEAM and Adult Impulse Program, presents below the advanced course on the topic Perinatal Mental Health.

08/01/2024 - 10/01/2024

Monday, tuesday and wednesday: 6pm to 9pm

Course addressed to:
- adults over 23 years old;
- residents in the national territory at the time of the actions of which they are beneficiaries;

Deadline for registration
15/12/2023

Obs.:Free course, but limited to 50 places, which will be occupied in order of registration; ATTENTION: Mandatory submission in the application form, in the field "Annex" of the pdf with the certificate of qualification - bachelor’s or master’s degree in the areas of Health or Education

- Recognize major mental health issues during the perinatal period
- Describe the impact of perinatal mental health problems on women, children and families
- Identify risk factors for perinatal mental health problems
- Recognize the importance of family contexts for perinatal mental health problems
- Understand the importance of preventing and treating perinatal mental health issues to ensure optimal child development and the well-being of families
- Identify evidence-based practices aimed at caregivers to promote mental health.

The course is aimed at professionals working in the area of ​​perinatal and pediatric health, public health professionals and people interested in understanding the specifics of Perinatal Mental Health.

* Applicants must prove this requirement by submitting proof of a bachelor's or master's degree in the areas of Health or Education.

ATTENTION: Applications from those selected in the previous edition will not be accepted, even if they have not completed the course.

Participant Limit:
50
Responsible:
Raquel Costa
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Perinatal Mental Health - 2nd Edition
Duration
9 hours
Language
Portuguese
Course format
Zoom and institutional Moodle
Contact information
Brochure