Qatar Foundation entity partners with Hamad Medical Corporation to highlight maternal mental health support services in Qatar
Doha, Qatar, 28 April 2019: Sidra Medicine is hosting a series of events and workshops in support of World Maternal Mental Health Day, which falls on 1 May.
For the second year, Sidra Medicine is partnering with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) to highlight the services available in Qatar for women experiencing perinatal mental health disorders. Perinatal Mental Health (PMH) refers to the emotional and psychological wellbeing of mothers during the period of conception to 12 months after a baby is born.
Commenting on the joint collaboration, organizer Dr. Zainab Imam, Psychiatrist, Sidra Medicine said: “Pregnancy and having a baby can be associated with a range of emotions, including stress, anxiety and sadness, especially if a woman is having pregnancy complications, other life stresses or a history of previous mental health difficulties. Our focus this year is to raise awareness about the resources that are available at Sidra Medicine and other centers for women and families in the country. We want women to know that help is at hand and that we continue to actively build networks with our partners from HMC and Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) and the private sector, so that women in Qatar will get the right treatment at the right time.”
“Our interactive workshop sessions at the Qatar National Library this year will also feature patient advocates who will talk about their personal perinatal mental health journey and how a family centered approach to care and treatment helped them overcome their challenges,” continued Dr. Imam.
Sidra Medicine’s perinatal mental health services is a free national service available to all women whose obstetric condition is having an impact on their mental health and emotional wellbeing, or whose pre-existing mental health issues may be affecting their pregnancy and postnatal period. Referrals are not required. To request for an appointment or details please call 4003 7197 or email womenmh@sidra.org.
Events:
Wednesday, 1 May, 2019: 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
Maternal Mental Health Day Psychiatry Grand Round for Healthcare Professionals
Sidra Medicine Auditorium, Level 2 (Main Hospital)
The Maternal Mental Health Day Psychiatry Grand Round is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Category 1) as defined by the Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners – Accreditation Department. It is approved for a maximum of 1 CPD point.
Following the 1 hour Grand Round, there will be another hour of panel discussion and networking. It is open to healthcare providers interested in the mental health and wellbeing of pregnant and postpartum women, their infants and families. For details, please click here.
Attendees will be registered on the day and are advised to arrive 30 minutes prior to the opening session at 11.00 am.
Thursday, 2 May 2019
Interactive Workshop Sessions for Women and Families
Qatar National Library
Sidra Medicine will be hosting interactive workshop sessions at the Qatar National Library on Thursday, 2 May 2019. The sessions, in collaboration with the Qatar National Library will feature talks, information booths and introduction to bonding activities for mothers, fathers, babies and families.
- English Session: 4.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.
To register please visit: https://events.qnl.qa/event/nXw0O/EN
- Arabic Session: 6.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
To register, please visit: https://events.qnl.qa/event/nXw0O/AR
For details in Arabic please click here.
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