Medication Management in Perinatal Mental Health: Supporting Informed Decisions

Expert Training with Dr. Anthony McCarthy, Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist

The Perinatal Mental Health Institute presents this essential 90-minute training on understanding and communicating about medication management during pregnancy and breastfeeding, led by Dr. Anthony McCarthy, recently retired Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist with 28 years of experience at the National Maternity Hospital, Holles St.

Why This Training Matters:

Have you ever felt lost, unequipped, or nervous about how to talk to your clients considering medication management while pregnant or breastfeeding? You are not alone. This training provides the tools and confidence to support clients in navigating medication decisions—including how to reduce fear, offer balanced information, and facilitate referrals to knowledgeable prescribers.

What You'll Learn:

✨ The role of medication management in supporting perinatal mental health

✨ Common perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and when medication may be appropriate

✨ Risk-benefit framework for discussing medication with clients and families

✨ How to address common fears and misconceptions about medication use

✨ Understanding medication safety during pregnancy and while breastfeeding

✨ The role of non-prescribing providers in supporting medication management

✨ How to facilitate appropriate referrals to knowledgeable prescribers

✨ Reducing fear and offering balanced, evidence-based information

Training Format:

This recorded 90-minute webinar includes an overview of common perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, examination of the fears, myths, and misinformation surrounding medication use, and practical guidance for both prescribing and non-prescribing perinatal providers.

Who This Training Is For:

This session is valuable for all perinatal professionals, including:

🌿 Mental health practitioners (prescribing and non-prescribing)

🌿 Healthcare providers

🌿 Midwives and doulas

🌿 Perinatal support workers

🌿 Anyone supporting clients making medication decisions during the perinatal period

About Your Instructor:

Dr. Anthony McCarthy, FRCPsych, FRCPI, MSc Psychotherapy, DCH, is recently retired from his post as Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist at the National Maternity Hospital, Holles St, after 28 years of distinguished service. He was previously Consultant Psychiatrist at St Vincent's University Hospital and Clinical Director for Dublin South East Mental Health Services. A founding member and former President of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland, Dr. McCarthy combines psychiatric expertise with psychotherapeutic training, holding a Masters in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy from UCD and training in Cognitive Analytic Therapy in London.

What's Included:

✨ 90-minute recorded training

✨ Certificate of attendance

✨Risk-benefit framework resources

✨ Implementation guidance

Enhance your ability to support clients making medication decisions during pregnancy and breastfeeding. This training will equip you with the knowledge, language, and confidence to address fears, provide balanced information, and facilitate informed decision-making during this vulnerable period.