Melanie Badali, PhD, RPsych, CACBT-ACTCC Certified in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Speaker Type: Mental Health in the Perinatal Period Lecture Pack
Country: Canada
Biography:
Dr. Melanie Badali is a Registered Psychologist in British Columbia, Canada and is certified in the practice of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) by the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies. She has over 20 years of experience working as a clinician, researcher, and instructor in the field of clinical psychology.
Dr. Badali currently provides psychological assessment and treatment services at the North Shore Stress and Anxiety Clinic, where she is on the Perinatal Services Team. She is also a registered psychology provider for Veterans Affairs Canada, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and the Canadian Forces.
Dr. Badali is a Board Director of AnxietyBC, an organization that increases awareness, promotes education, and provides resources for people dealing with anxiety. Her role includes advocacy, research, knowledge translation and speaking to the media. She enjoys writing and creating psychoeducational resources such as the Canadian Psychological Association’s new factsheet on Perinatal Anxiety.
The perinatal period is a time of great transition and uncertainty. It is normal for women to experience increased stress and anxiety as they adjust to changes in their body and life. But experiencing anxiety is not the same as having an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders are associated with intense distress and significant impairment in functioning (which can include problems caring for self and baby). Anxiety Disorders are estimated to occur in 9% to 22% of women during pregnancy and 11% to 21% of women postpartum. The good news is that Anxiety Disorders are treatable. Psychotherapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) are effective and have no known contraindications for pregnant and breastfeeding women. The goal of this presentation is to help front line health care professionals recognize problematic anxiety during the perinatal period and identify evidence-based interventions.
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