Overview
This pre-recorded video delves into the complexities of postpartum mental health, underscoring the essential role osteopaths play in recognising and supporting individuals impacted by these challenges.
This is a short – 1 hour (approx) pre-recorded presentation
Course Details
This pre-recorded video delves into the complexities of postpartum mental health, underscoring the essential role osteopaths play in recognising and supporting individuals impacted by these challenges. Allied healthcare professionals are well-placed to offer compassionate support and help normalise mental health discussions within their practice. This course aims to equip participants with the skills to identify postpartum mental health risk factors and recognise potential signs and symptoms, enabling them to make prompt referrals for treatment and support.
The course broadens the scope to include fathers, non-birthing partners, adoptive parents, surrogates, and other caregivers, acknowledging that each may experience unique mental health concerns during the postpartum period. Emphasis is placed on cultural sensitivity, trauma-informed care, and fostering collaborative networks with local mental health and community resources to provide holistic patient care. Optional multiple-choice questions are included throughout the course to help you assess your understanding of the material.
Learning Objectives:
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Understand the Scope and Impact: Gain a comprehensive understanding of postpartum mental health conditions, recognising the wide range of individuals affected, including fathers, non-birthing partners, and other caregivers.
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Identify Key Risk Factors and Symptoms: Recognise and assess key risk factors, signs, and symptoms associated with postpartum mental health issues—such as postpartum depression, anxiety, and psychosis—to facilitate timely and effective early intervention.
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Enhance Cultural Sensitivity and Inclusivity: Strengthen skills in culturally sensitive and inclusive care, ensuring that support for postpartum mental health is accessible, trauma-informed, and reflects the diversity of backgrounds.
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Develop Screening and Assessment Skills: Acquire practical skills for screening and assessing postpartum mental health needs within osteopathic practice, supporting holistic and proactive patient care.
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Strengthen Collaboration Opportunities: Build and strengthen opportunities for collaboration with mental health and community resources, providing comprehensive and ongoing support for individuals and families navigating postpartum mental health challenges.
Osteopathic Practice Standards covered in this course
A) Communication and patient partnership A1, A2, A5,
B) Knowledge, skills and performance B2, B3
C) Safety and quality in practice C1, C4, C6
D Professionalism D2, D10, D11
About the course leader
Sandie Ennis qualified as an osteopath in 2009 and is also comprehensively certified Pilates teacher and somatic movement coach. She had completed extensive postgraduate studies including cranial and classical osteopathy, SCCO pathway, women’s health and training in paediatrics. She currently divides her time between private osteopathic practice, teaching individual and small group Pilates, devising and delivering specialist education; lecturing, training and CPD workshops. Sandie holds a PgCert in clinical and academic education and has completed an Ofqual regulated Instructor Training programme and holds FAA Level 3 Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health and is a certified First Aid Instructor/Assessor.
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
For more information contact the CPD team at cpd@uco.ac.uk
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