LSCP Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Conference 25/26

Target Group: 

Professionals in direct contact with children who undertake or contribute to risk assessments and multi-agency meetings including social workers, family support workers, foster carers, health professionals, schools, police and others who work with children at risk of abuse, neglect and exploitation. Level 3 (predominantly working with children) or above (including strategic leads), and NHS Inter-Collegiate Standards 2 and above for health professionals who work for the London Borough of Sutton. The conference is open and suited to voluntary, charity and community sector colleagues who work with families and young children.

Learning Objectives: 

The objectives of this event are:

• To improve professionals’ understanding of the key concepts of Perinatal and Infant Mental Health and recognise most common perinatal mental disorders (CPMDs).
• To promote the importance of good Perinatal and Infant Mental Health for the individual, family and society, and equip professionals to identify and respond to early help or safeguarding concerns that relate to mental health during the perinatal period.
• To develop understanding of best practice approaches to assess, refer, and manage CPMDs as effectively as possible.

To increase awareness of the LSCP perinatal and infant mental health protocol.