Trainee Research Award Presentations, Part I

Prenatal Mindfulness Intervention Leads to Lower Child Psychopathology, Mediated by Reductions in Perinatal Maternal Depression

Alexandra D.W. Sullivan, PhD • Postdoctoral Scholar • Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences • UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences

Learning objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Describe two perinatal time periods when maternal depression may impact child mental health
• Explain how reductions in perinatal maternal depression mediate the effects of prenatal psychosocial interventions on child psychopathology
• Discuss at least one clinical or public health implication of integrating perinatal mental health interventions into prenatal care

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In addition to the Pritzker Building, DPBS members can also watch this event live at Mount Zion (Room B730) and ZSFG (Bldg. 5, Room 7M30), as well as on Zoom (psychiatry.ucsf.edu/watchgrandrounds).

Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Grand Rounds presentations are for educational purposes and intended only for behavioral/mental health professionals and clinical providers.

Continuing education (CE) credit is available for physicians, psychologists, nurses, and therapists who participate in this activity.