Tools for Professionals

Postpartum Support International -- section coming

MedEdPPD.org is a professional education, peer-reviewed Web site developed with the support of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). The site has two objectives: first, to further the education of primary care providers (pediatricians, family physicians, obstetricians, psychiatrists, nurses, physician's assistants, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, social workers) who treat women who have or are at risk for postpartum depression (PPD); and second, to provide information for women with PPD and their friends and family members.  The site offers a variety of resources, including the First Thursdays Program.  On the first Thursday of every month, registered users of MedEdPPD.org can participate in live teleconferences on various PPD topics and address questions or comments to their faculty. Downloadable PowerPoint slides for each teleconference will be available in advance. After the teleconference is completed, the recording will be archived on the site.  Participation in First Thursdays is easy. All you need is a phone and Internet access.  For more info, visit http://www.mededppd.org

The University of Washington School of Nursing, in collaboration with Washington State's First Steps Team, has created "The Keys to Postpartum Depression", an online training program.  It is free and is video-based, with additonal back-up links and materials.  It includes 3 modules, each 40-60 minutes in length.  Find it here:  http://steppingup.washington.edu/keys/default.htm