This introductory 3 CE home study course discusses the topic of depression and
mothers. The workshop will describe common symptoms of depression, how
common depression is among women, what certain family situations may
contribute to an increase in the chances of depression in mothers, how a mother’s
depression affects her children, what providers can do to encourage mothers to do
for their children, and outline tips and tools for working for mothers who may be
dressed. The workshop will also cover topics such as common reactions to asking
about depression, how to screen and refer mothers with more serious depression
and enhancing the screening process with the Patient Health Questionnaire-9.