The impact of maternal depression and anxiety on women, children and families is a growing concern in Oregon and throughout the nation.

The Symposium on Maternal Mental Health During and After Pregnancy will bring together health, public health, mental health and early childhood professionals with policy makers, community advocates, funders and health system representatives for an exciting day of shared learning, networking and partnership building.

• Increased understanding of maternal mental health during and after pregnancy and its impact on women, children and families;
• Increased awareness of resources for education, support, screening and treatment for perinatal mood disorders;
• Stronger state and local networks and partnerships among people working to address prenatal and postpartum depression/anxiety in Oregon;
• Increased commitment to work across health, mental health and early childhood sectors to improve maternal mental health during and after pregnancy.

Program leaders, planners, administrators, supervisors, clinicians and other professionals interested in building stronger systems and programs to address perinatal depression/anxiety.

8:00 a.m. - Registration and continental breakfast
8:30 a.m. - Welcome
9:00 a.m. - Keynote
Development of a statewide perinatal depression initiative in Illinois, Laura J. Miller, M.D.
10:45 a.m. - Keynote
Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders: Bigger than the blues, Wendy Davis, Ph.D.
12:20 p.m. - Lunch and presentations
Family voices panel
Oregon Legislative update
2:30 p.m. - Breakout sessions
4:15 p.m. - Professional networking and exhibits
5:00 p.m. - Adjourn

• Dr. Laura J. Miller, M.D., director; Women's Mental Health Program, University of Illinois at Chicago
• Wendy Davis, Ph.D., counselor and consultant, certified perinatal mood disorders trainer, Postpartum Support International
• Representative Carolyn Tomei, House District 41

• Keynote: Development of a statewide perinatal depression initiative in Illinois. Laura J. Miller, M.D.
• Keynote: Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders: Bigger than the blues. Wendy Davis, Ph.D.
• Family voices panel: From fear to recovery. Moderator: Wendy Davis, Ph.D.
• Oregon Legislative update. Representative Carolyn Tomei.
• Learning collaborative - Profile of perinatal depression projects in Oregon. Moderator: Jillian Romm, RN, LCSW.
• Skill building: How to identify, refer and support families affected by maternal depression and anxiety. Wendy Davis, Ph.D.
• Advocating for policy change to support perinatal mental health. Michelle Berlin, M.D., M.P.H., and Joanne Rogovoy.

A block of rooms has been reserved for symposium participants at the Salem Red Lion Hotel at the nightly rate of $70 single occupancy; $90 double occupancy.

To reserve, call 1-800-248-6273, and reference the Maternal Mental Health Symposium. Room reservations must be made by Feb. 21, 2009.

Conference registration deadline: Feb. 27, 2009. No walk-in registrations. To register for the symposium, send a completed registration form and check to:
Oregon Dept. of Human Services: Public Health Division
0ffice of Family Health - MCH Section
ATTN: Carrie Farrar
800 N.E. Oregon St., Suite 825
Portland, OR 97232

Accommodations are available that allow individuals with disabilities to participate in and access this scheduled event. To request an accommodation for this event or for more information, please contact Carrie Farrar at 971-673-0375 or carrie.a.farrar@state.or.us.