Irritability in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (Archived)

Irritability is a common yet underrecognized feature of distress in the perinatal period. Dr. Swales will review the biopsychosocial determinants of perinatal irritability and provide recommendations for assessment and intervention. She will examine the triggers and behavioral outputs of irritability and discuss how providers can attend to an individual’s environment and cultural context in case conceptualization and delivery of clinical services.