Credits Available: 4.75 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ with ABIM MOC

Description: Postpartum depression (PPD) affects up to one in seven women and is a leading cause of maternal morbidity, with profound implications for both the patient and her family. Untreated PPD can lead to chronic depression, impaired maternal-infant bonding, strained partner relationships, and long-term developmental challenges for the child. These effects are magnified when symptoms go unrecognized or untreated. Early and routine screening, integrated into obstetric and pediatric care, is essential to identify women at risk and initiate timely intervention. Collaborative care models where primary care or OB providers partner with behavioral health care managers and consulting psychiatrists offer a scalable, evidence-based approach to managing PPD. These models improve access to treatment, ensure close follow-up, and have demonstrated superior outcomes compared to standard care.

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This program is intended for:
Target Professions: DO, MD, Midwife, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Associate/Assistant
Target Specialties: Obstetrics/Gynecology, Women's Health, Maternal Fetal Medicine

Tiffani Bell Washington

The Healthy Weigh MD / Massachusetts General Hospital
CEO Founder / Faculty

Dr. Tiffani Bell Washington, MD, MPH, MBA, FAPA, FOMA, FACLM, FAMWA. DFAACAP, DABOM, DABLM, is a quadruple board-certified physician specializing in psychiatry, obesity medicine, and lifestyle medicine. With extensive experience in treating mental health, women's health and weight management issues, Dr. Washington offers an integrative approach that empowers patients to achieve holistic well-being. Dr. Washington is on faculty at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School and also has a private concierge practice, The Healthy Weigh MD. She is also the founder of Bell Well Joy Initiative Coaching and Consulting where she does AI & business consulting, lifestyle coaching, and courses to prevent burnout. Passionate about helping individuals reclaim their health and joy, she merges medical expertise with compassionate care to support patients' journeys to balanced, fulfilling lives.