Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Minnesota (PPSM) is hosting this in-person Postpartum Support International (PSI) training on October 7-8, 2026, in Duluth, MN.

This two-day course, taught by expert and engaging faculty, uses a thorough, evidence-based curriculum designed for psychiatrists, nurses, physicians, social workers, mental health providers, childbirth professionals, social support providers, and anyone interested in building skills for assessing and treating perinatal mood disorders. Your registration includes a training manual, handouts, and certification of continuing education credits.

Continuing education credits are available for Physician CMEs, Nurses, Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, and Occupational Therapists.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify the challenges faced when identifying and treating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
• Describe the symptoms and understand the differential diagnosis of prenatal and postpartum depression, anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorders, and psychosis.
• Discuss psychopharmacology as it relates to pregnancy, postpartum, and lactation.
• Assess prenatal and postpartum risk factors.
• Assess for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
• Identify treatment options for perinatal mood disorders (PMDs).
• Discuss breastfeeding and PMDs.
• Develop psychosocial and self-help treatment plans as well as appropriate
• psychotherapy techniques and alternative therapies.
• State appropriate psychotherapy modalities.
• Indicate the consequences of untreated PMDs.
• Discuss the effects and consequences on partners.
• Identify social support, legislative changes, and community resources, including how to set up support groups and offer social support.
• Discuss cultural differences and PMDs.
• Discuss spirituality and PMDs.

Flyer: PSI Trainings Provided By PPSM 2026

Scholarships are available to help offset some of the training costs. Apply here.