How does maternal functional assessment differ from and complement traditional maternal mental health screening?
1 Continuing Education Hour
When women present for treatment during pregnancy or the postpartum it is usually with the goal of functioning better in daily life rather than obtaining a specific score on a depression or anxiety scale. Including an assessment of maternal functioning with the standard depression/anxiety measures will provide a more comprehensive picture of the mother’s wellness level in the postpartum period.
LUNCH IS INCLUDED!
Presenter Jennifer L. Barkin, MS, PhD
Dr. Jennifer Barkin is a tenured Professor of Community Medicine and OBGYN at Mercer University, where she directs research and leads South Georgia Healthy Start. A trained biostatistician and psychiatric epidemiologist, she developed the Barkin Index of Maternal Functioning (BIMF). Dr. Barkin has published 80+ papers, served on expert panels, and advises organizations on maternal health, climate change, and perinatal mental health.
Have a login? Login Now
{{vm.loginInfo.errorMessage}}
Create an Account
Forgot your Username or Password?
Register as Guest
Address
Phone
{{slot.Name}}
{{ vm.EventInfo.EventSettings.NoShowPolicy }}