Perinatal TiPS Webinar Series – Spring 2026
April 22, 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm
Support for Mental Health and Substance Use in the Perinatal Period
The Perinatal TiPS team is excited to offer a new nine-part webinar series focused on mental health and substance use disorders during the perinatal period. These sessions are designed for health care providers who work with pregnant and postpartum individuals, including both prescribers and non-prescribers.
Why Attend?
- Learn practical strategies for identifying and managing mental health conditions and substance use disorders in perinatal care
- Improve outcomes through collaborative care and evidence-based approaches
- Hear from expert providers and gain tools for real-world implementation
Webinar Format
- Seven half-hour educational sessions
- Two “Chat with the Experts” sessions
- Sessions are held biweekly, via Zoom, beginning April 1
Webinar Schedule
- April 1, 2026 – Navigating Crisis in Pregnancy and Postpartum – Melissa Free, MD
- April 8, 2026 – Acute Agitation During Pregnancy: Assessment and Safe Management Approaches – Ritika Baweja, MD
- April 15, 2026 – Novel Treatments in Perinatal Mental Health – Marissa Beal, MD
- April 22, 2026 – Chat with the Experts – Ritika Baweja, MD; Marissa Beal, MD; Melissa Free, MD
- April 29, 2026 – Opioid Use Disorder and Pregnancy – Eleanor Dunham, MD
- May 6, 2026 – Evidence for Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy – Sarah Kawasaki, MD
- May 13, 2026 – ADHD, Stimulant Use, and Misuse During Pregnancy: Problems and Treatment – Sarah Kawasaki, MD
- May 20, 2026 – Novel Drugs of Abuse and the Changing Landscape – Sarah Kawasaki, MD
- May 27, 2026 – Chat with the Experts – Sarah Kawasaki, MD; Eleanor Dunham, MD
The webinar series complements the Perinatal TiPS consultation service, supporting clinicians who care for pregnant and postpartum individuals across care settings.
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