Trainings for Perinatal Mental Health

One in five pregnant or postpartum people experiences a diagnosed mood or anxiety disorder, making depression the most common complication related to childbearing. Perinatal mental health conditions can negatively affect health outcomes for parents, infants, and families. Through training and workforce development, we can better support Montana moms and babies – ensuring the strongest possible start for Montana’s youngest residents.

Learn more about the Montana Perinatal Mental Health Collaborative and the collective work happening across Montana.

Explore additional trainings on this page to continue building your knowledge and skills.

Perinatal Mental Health 101

In September 2024, Dr. Samantha Greenberg, MD, of Greater Valley Health Center, led Perinatal Mental Health 101, a free two-part virtual lunch-and-learn series. Designed for anyone—whether new to the topic or seeking a refresher—this training provided essential insights into perinatal mental health, making it perfect for those looking to learn the basics or deepen their understanding.

As the Kalispell Site Director for the Family Medicine Residency of Western Montana, Dr. Greenberg brought her passion for Maternal Child Health, Reproductive Health, and Adolescent Medicine to these engaging and informative sessions. These trainings are available for free, offering a valuable opportunity to enhance your knowledge and support for perinatal mental health.

Maternal Mental Health Trainings

Below are links to the 3  maternal mental health-related training sessions that Melissa Bangs led in partnership with HMHB, ECHO (online hub and spoke model), and Billings Clinic in 2018.

The presentations range from an into to perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and an overview of a psychiatrist’s approach; to screening for PMADs and many layers related to screening; and a panel discussion with a family practice physician and PMAD mental health clinician/therapist and two naturopathic physicians.

Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. Presented by Karen Horst MD

Perinatal Depression and Anxiety: Why Universal Screening is Critical. Presented by Gabrielle Kaufman, MA, LPCC, BC-DMT, NCC

Psycho-Neuro-Endo-Immuno Connection: It is all inter-related! A panel including Dr. Dave Lechner MD, Dr. Christine White ND, Dr. Holcomb Johnston, ND and Kate Robinett, LCPC