PNDSA Special Interest Group Meeting
Date: Saturday 5 June 2010
Time: 09h30 - 12h30
Registration: 09h00 - 09h30
Venue: Training room, N1 City Medical Chambers
Cost: PNDSA Members - Free / Non Members - R50.00
RSVP: info@pndsa.org.za or 021 797 4498
The PNDSA would like to invite you to attend a Special Interest Group Meeting covering topics on Post Natal Depression and the effects it has on both the mother, the infant and the immediate family. Discussion will include the different treatments and medications available for Post Natal Depression. This meeting is open to medical professionals and interested individuals.
Activity programme
Session 1:
"Understanding anxiety in Post Natal Depression"
Presented by Jenny Perkel
Level 1: One CEU*
Session 2:
"Postpartum depression and your baby"
Presented by Prof Mark Tomlinson
Level 1: One CEU*
Session 3:
"Identifying and treating PND: what the evidence says"
Presented by Rene Brandt
Level 1: One CEU*
Session 4:
"Medications, moms and milk: Pharmalogical treatment of PND"
Presented by Bavanisha Vythilingum
Level 1: One CEU*
* CPD Accreditation has been applied for. (4 Level 1 CEU's)
RSVP by Wednesday 2 June 2010
(Space is limited so book early to avoid disappointment)
Contact: Colleen or Alnere
Tel: 021 797 4498
Email: info@pndsa.org.za
Refreshments will be served
Location
Board room, Second Floor
N1 City Netcare Medical Chambers
Louwtjie Rothman Street
N1 City Goodwood
(Brick building to the left of the main hospital)
Parking available in front
Understanding PND
- Is it PND?
- Not just the "Blues"
- Symptom checklist
- Vulnerablity factors
- PND symptoms and feelings
- The birth of a mother
- Influences on women at birth
- Research article
- Media articles
- Useful books
- Useful websites
Help for Family and Friends
- Strategies that work
- The "N.U.R.S.E" approach
- Womens' voices
- When your partner has PND
- Someone you know has PND