Gender Diversity and Perinatal Mental Health: Free Online Event
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The West London Perinatal Mental Health Service is inviting healthcare professionals, community organisations, parents, carers and anyone with an interest in inclusive perinatal care to attend a free online event exploring Gender Diversity and Perinatal Mental Health.
The event, hosted by the services LGBTQIA+ Working Group, will focus on understanding the experiences of gender-diverse people during the perinatal period and how services can better meet the mental health needs of gender-diverse parents and families.
Event Details
Wednesday 16 September
12:30pm to 1:00pm (BST)
Online
Free to attend
About the Session
Pregnancy, birth and early parenthood can bring significant emotional, physical and social changes. For gender-diverse individuals and families, these experiences may be further shaped by challenges around identity, visibility and access to inclusive support.
This session will explore:
Gender diversity within the perinatal period
The mental health needs and experiences of gender-diverse parents
Barriers that individuals may encounter when accessing services
How healthcare professionals and organisations can provide more inclusive, affirming and equitable care
The event is open to anyone interested in improving understanding, awareness and support for LGBTQIA+ people during pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.
About the Organisers
This event has been organised by members of the West London Perinatal Mental Health Service LGBTQIA+ Working Group. We are a group of mental health professionals who work within the service, including Clinical Psychologists, Assistant Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and Perinatal Nursery Nurses. Through our work, we aim to improve the experiences of LGBTQIA+ people accessing perinatal mental health support and to promote more inclusive, compassionate care for all parents and families.
Registration
Places are free, but registration is required via Eventbrite.
For further information and to book your place, please visit the Eventbrite event page.
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