Join us for a powerful, multidisciplinary conference focused on Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD) and Substance Use Disorders (SUD). This full-day event features physician keynote speakers, dynamic plenary session, targeted breakout discussions, and an expert panel exploring integrated care, clinical strategies, and lived experiences.
Drs. Sonia Motin, MD and Wendy Forrest, DO will open the conference with a compelling keynote on the bi-directional relationship between PMAD and SUD. The plenary session, “Speaking with Clients who are Dual Diagnosed,” will be presented by Nancy Renn-Bugai, Certified Nurse Midwife and Nurse Practitioner, alongside Steven Johnson, Peer Support Navigator and Community Health Worker, offering practical communication tools and real-world perspectives.
The day will conclude with Dr. Maria Muzik, MD, who will deliver a thoughtful summary of the day and an inspiring call to action to advance this critical work.
Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits, along with CEUs for Social Workers and Community Health Workers, will be offered as part of registration (pending approval).
This conference is ideal for healthcare providers, mental health professionals, and community advocates working to improve maternal and family health outcomes.
Objectives:
- Understand the intricacies of the bi-directional relationship between perinatal substance use (PSU) and perinatal depression/anxiety (PDA).
- Understand the underrecognized contribution of mental illness and substance use to maternal mortality.
- Identify barriers to treating PSU and PDA in the perinatal period.
- Learn skills of effective interventions to encourage and support persons experiencing co-occurring PSU and PDA.
