Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders

November 8, 2024
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There is no cost to attend.

If you are interested in participating, please email echo@iowapca.org.
 

Target Audience

Primary care physicians, nurses, mental health professionals, substance use disorder professionals, or clinic staff who support behavioral health services.

Purpose

Led by a panel of behavioral health experts, Behavioral Health ECHO helps participants learn best practices for treating common mental health conditions and connect with peers from around the state to discuss and learn best practices in identifying and treating behavioral health issues. The curriculum is delivered at no cost through case-based learning strategies via video conferencing technology.

Learning Objectives

  1. Define perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) and frequency of occurrence.
  2. Differentiate between "baby blues" and PMADs.
  3. Describe the risk factors and symptoms of PMADs.

Speakers

Diane Hudson, MSEd, LMHC, NCC

Ms. Hudson is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC), a National Certified Counselor (NCC), and a Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT200). She attended Western Illinois University, where she graduated in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, in 2010 with a Master of Science degree in Educational Studies, and in 2019 with her Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Her professional experience includes The Abbey Addiction Treatment Center, Life Connections Mental Health, Davenport Police Department, and the American Red Cross, as well as many volunteer opportunities, including the Quad Cities Sexual Assault Response Team (SART), Amy’s Gift (QC Eating Disorder Consortium) where she currently serves on the Advisory Committee, and Postpartum Support International (PSI) - Iowa Board of Directors.

She specializes in treating clients who present with adjustment-related concerns, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, addiction and codependency, and other trauma-related stressors. Ms. Hudson works primarily with individuals aged 18 and up. She utilizes an integrative therapeutic approach with treatment modalities rooted in the theory of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), which uses acceptance and mindfulness strategies, commitment and behavior change to increase psychological flexibility and overall well-being, and Somatic Experiencing® therapy. She has also been presenting at local and regional conferences since 2010 on the topic of using yoga and mindfulness to support emotional health.

Ms. Hudson owns New Moon Wellness QC, which supports clients across the state of Iowa via telehealth and in-person in Bettendorf, Iowa. 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 1.50 AOA Category 2­A
  • 1.50 CE Contact Hour(s)
  • 1.50 IBON
Course opens: 
11/08/2024
Course expires: 
11/08/2024
Event starts: 
11/08/2024 - 12:00pm CST
Event ends: 
11/08/2024 - 1:30pm CST
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Accreditation Statements

  • MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS) through the joint providership of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) and the Iowa Primary Care Association. DMU is accredited by IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • DO: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of 1.5 AOA Category 2-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
  • Nurse: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is Iowa Board of Nursing approved provider #112. This activity has been reviewed and approved for 1.5 continuing education contact hour(s). No partial credit is awarded.
  • Other Healthcare Professionals: This activity is designated for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Educational Grants

No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity.

Disclosures

The speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals, medical procedures, or devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The activity director is responsible for determining educational content and selecting speakers.

Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

  • Autumn Brunia, DO - Planning Committee Member 
  • Tiffany Conroy, MSW, LISW - Moderator
  • Jon Decker, LMHC - Planning Committee Member 
  • Bery Engebretsen, MD - Activity Director
  • Morgan Friend - Activity Coordinator and Moderator
  • Nicole Gastala, MD - Planning Committee Member
  • Anasara Henry, DNP, ARNP, PMHNP-BC - Planning Committee Member
  • Diane Hudson, MSEd, LMHC, NCC - Speaker
  • Janice Landy, MD - Planning Committee Member
  • Danielle O'Brien-Day, LMHC, NCC - Planning Committee Member
  • Liz Rosa - Activity Coordinator and Moderator
  • Andrea Storjohann MSN, ARNP, PMHNP-BC, CADC - Planning Committee Member

Disclaimer

The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only. It is not a substitute for a healthcare provider's independent medical judgment regarding diagnostic and treatment options for a specific patient's medical condition. 

Available Credit

  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 1.50 AOA Category 2­A
  • 1.50 CE Contact Hour(s)
  • 1.50 IBON

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