Skip to main content

Reproductive Mental Health for Health Professionals

Discover evidence-based information, best practices, and compassionate guidance for health care professionals to deliver care that supports the mental health of people and families on their reproductive journeys.
Tools and Resources

In collaboration with several other partners such as BC Women's Health Foundation, Perinatal Services BC and BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre, the BC Reproductive Mental Health Program have developed several tools, videos and practice guidelines to support health care professionals who care for individuals experiencing mental health challenges and disorders before, during and after pregnancy and birth. 

Best Practice Guidelines for Mental Health Disorders in the Perinatal Period: Substance Use Disorders (2023)

This guidance describes best practices for the care of birthing individuals with substance use disorders in the perinatal period (before pregnancy to after birth). 

BPG for PSU Disorders RMH May 2023.PNG

  



Click here to download the PDF


Best Practice Guidelines for Mental Health Disorders in the Perinatal Period (2014)

This guidance describes best practices for the care of birthing individuals with depression, anxiety disorders, bipoloar disorder and psychotic disorders, including postpartum psychosis, in the perinatal period (before pregnancy to after birth).








Education and Training


UBC CPD Not Just The Blues: Perinatal Depression and Anxiety 

This online continuing medical education provides a basic overview of perinatal depression and anxiety; including common risk factors, screening, treatment approaches, and treatment planning. Through evidence based material, quizzes, and interactive video vignettes learners will gain an understanding of the importance of routinely screening for perinatal depression and anxiety and become more comfortable with the steps to doing so.

Target Audience

Public Health Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Midwives, Social Workers

After taking this course you will:

  • Build your understanding of the four pillars used to address perinatal depression and anxiety (education and prevention, screening and assessment, treatment and self-management, and coping and support) and learn how to apply them to your practice
  • Increase your knowledge of the latest research and evidence-informed practices with tips and resources
  • Understand the PHN role in working across the service delivery continuum that includes primary care providers, reproductive mental health psychiatrists, mental health providers and other community supports for perinatal women and families

Register here




Tab Heading
Tab Heading
SOURCE: Reproductive Mental Health for Health Professionals ( )
Page printed: . Unofficial document if printed. Please refer to SOURCE for latest information.

Copyright © BC Women's Hospital. All Rights Reserved.

    Copyright © 2023 Provincial Health Services Authority.