summer WEBCAST series II
Title
Addressing Interconnections: Experience of mental health problems, violence, alcohol and tobacco use, and related health and social issues in pregnancy
Presenters
Dr Tessa Parkes with members of the BC Reproductive Mental Health Program
Description
Evidence from research and practice is presented on the prevalence of mental health problems experienced by women during pregnancy and postpartum. Links are made between women’s mental health problems; their experiences of current and historic violence and abuse; as well as trauma and substance use. With a specific focus on the perinatal period.
