Podcast - Navigating Perinatal Mental Health

We are excited to announce the release of the second episode of the Aurora Podcast, titled "Navigating Perinatal Mental Health". This episode is a must-listen for healthcare professionals, especially General Practitioners (GPs), who are looking to deepen their understanding of perinatal mental health.

About This Episode

Developed in consultation with perinatal psychiatrists from Belmont Private Hospital, Queensland’s only dedicated inpatient mother–baby unit, this episode equips GPs with practical knowledge to identify and manage both common and complex presentations in perinatal mental health. The podcast features a relaxed, case-based conversation that explores real-world scenarios, including:

• Antenatal depression and anxiety
• Postpartum obsessional symptoms
• Distinguishing baby blues from postnatal depression
• Recognising and responding to postpartum psychosis

Learning Outcomes

Listeners will gain valuable insights into:

• The risks of untreated perinatal mental illness and the role of medication during pregnancy
• Differentiating between postpartum anxiety, obsessional symptoms, baby blues, and depression
• Identifying signs of postpartum psychosis and mania, and understanding the need for urgent care and ongoing management
• Belmont Private Hospital’s perinatal services and how to refer patients for timely access to care

Meet the Experts

The episode is presented by:

• Dr. Dagmar Hlincikova, Psychiatrist, MBBS, AMC Certificate, FRANZCP, MUDR Comenius
• Dr. Minurika Perusinghe, Psychiatry Registrar, MBBS

CPD Points for GPs

GPs can self-report their participation in this podcast episode for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points. This is a great opportunity to stay updated on perinatal mental health while fulfilling your CPD requirements.

Join us in this insightful episode to enhance your practice and better support your patients through their perinatal journey. Tune in now to gain practical knowledge and hear from leading experts in the field.