Postpartum mood disorders workshop offered

North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit
News Release

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Workshop to Address Issues Related to Postpartum Mood Disorders

WHAT:
Consultation and Planning Workshop

WHERE:
Inn on The Bay
340 Main Street West, North Bay

WHEN:
Thursday September 18th 2008
9:00 am – 4:00 pm

FACILITATOR:
Hiltrud Dawson, Health Promotion Consultant

Best Start:
Ontario’s Maternal Newborn and Child
Development Resource Centre

DETAILS:

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit, with the support of the Nipissing Postpartum Mood Disorders Network, is hosting a one day consultation and planning workshop on Postpartum Mood Disorders on Thursday, September 18, 2008.

Local social service agencies along with health and mental health service providers will be in attendance to discuss issues related to identification, treatment and support for the many women and families dealing with mood changes during and after pregnancy.

A Postpartum Mood Disorder is a serious, yet common, mental health issue for women. It affects families from all socioeconomic backgrounds and women of all ages.

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