“The team’s psychiatrist was amazing. That was one of the best experiences consulting. She was kind, intelligent, and had so much wisdom to share.” ~Obstetric Provider, New Haven County
CHECK OUT OUR PROVIDER TOOLKIT!
Perinatal Mental Health and Substance Use Toolkit – Spring 2025
For more information about our toolkits, go to our Toolkit section on our provider resource page
Join our ACCESS Mental Health and Substance Use for Moms Hub Team Perinatal Psychiatrists for a free, monthly educational discussion on a variety of mental health and substance use topics for obstetrical providers. Monthly meetings will be virtual through the Webex platform and will provide a short, structured didactic followed by an open discussion. Email elizabeth.garrigan@carelon.com for more information.
Second Thursday of Every Month 12:30pm – 1:30pm
REGISTER FOR CLINICAL CONVERSATIONS SERIES
- March 9, 2026: Paternal Mental Health in the Perinatal Period
- April 9, 2026: Pre-natal and Post-natal Screening and Testing for Substance Use
- May 14, 2026: Is This Depression or Something Else?
- June 11, 2026: Caring for Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Patients in Pregnancy and Postpartum
- July 9, 2026: Benzodiazepines in the Perinatal Period
- February 12, 2026: Hope After Loss – Resources for Perinatal Loss (2-part series)
- January 15, 2026: Perinatal Loss and Management of PTSD in the Perinatal Period (2-part series)
- December 11, 2025: How Do You Prescribe Lamotrigine in Pregnancy
- November 13, 2025: Antipsychotics in Pregnancy 101
- September 11, 2025: How Do You Prescribe Lithium in Pregnancy?
- August 14, 2025: Are Stimulants “Safe” to Use When Treating ADHD in Pregnancy?
- July 10, 2025: Alcohol Use in Pregnancy and Postpartum
- June 12, 2025: What to Do When Someone Screens Positive for Hypomania?
The ACCESS Mental Health and Substance Use for Moms Clinical Conversations series started in 2023. All previously recorded sessions can also be found on our provider resources page
ACCESS Mental Health and Substance Use for Moms offers psychiatric expertise and consultation to medical providers treating perinatal individuals presenting with mental health and/or substance use concerns. For obstetric, pediatric and adult primary care, and psychiatric providers treating pregnant and postpartum patients up to one-year post delivery.
Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
833-978-MOMS (6667)
For information on all ACCESS Mental Health CT programs click here.