MCH 380 Mood Disorders in the Perinatal Period

This course describes the causes, consequences of and treatment options for postpartum mood disorders. It will describe the three-part stress response, and how maternal stress and inflammation increase the risk of depression and other mood disorders. In addition, a range of complementary and alternative treatments will be described and the impact of treatment on breastfeeding will be discussed.

Credits

5

Prerequisite

None

Corequisite

MCH 380L