Clinician Events
Independent. Unsponsored.
Upcoming Event
Psychiatry / Primary Care / Perinatal Health
Perinatal Depression: Recognition & Management in Primary Care
Dr Dhanushka De Silva
Consultant Psychiatrist, FRANZCP
Dr De Silva is a consultant psychiatrist with subspecialty expertise in perinatal mental health. He provides psychiatric consultation across primary care and hospital settings on the NSW South Coast, with a focus on bridging the gap between specialist and generalist care.
Date
Time
Duration
~45 min + Q&A
Format
Online Webinar
Cost
Free
Audience
GPs, Nurses, Allied Health
“Up to 1 in 5 women experience perinatal depression, yet it remains under-recognised in primary care settings.”
About this session
An evidence-based overview of perinatal depression for clinicians working in primary care. Covering screening tools, risk stratification, clinical assessment, and current management pathways - including pharmacological and psychosocial interventions, and when to escalate care.
Designed for clinicians who want practical, applicable knowledge they can use the next day. No product pitches. No sponsored content. Just evidence and clinical experience.
Who should attend
General Practitioners
Strengthen your approach to screening and early intervention
Practice Nurses
Identify risk factors and support patients through care pathways
Allied Health
Understand the multidisciplinary framework for perinatal care
Register