Maternal Health
The Fourth Trimester, Part 2: Identifying and Managing Behavioral Health Conditions
Available On Demand: Webinar Slides
ABOUT
Postpartum depression has a negative impact on the physical care of a newborn and even adverse consequences on the development of children. Knowing this, it is important for health care professionals to provide prompt assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of postpartum depression.
This training will outline an approach for assessing postpartum individuals for mental health conditions and provide a recommendation for the management of postpartum depression and other behavioral health conditions identified during the fourth trimester. This training aligns with the Performance Improvement domain of Quality, Patient Care, and Safety as it discusses direct patient care strategies to mitigate complications in the postpartum period.
This training will be in conjunction with Dr. Kim Answers.
PRESENTERS
Senior Advisor, Practice Transformation, Renaye James Healthcare Associates
Dr. Rachel Mandel is a physician executive with over 28 years of clinical, executive and teaching experience. In her career, Dr. Mandel has developed a passion for the successful alignment of administration and medical staff in order to adopt transformative changes in healthcare to include population health initiatives and total cost of care models. She is experienced in evaluating key dynamics and issues on both a healthcare system and service line level. She advocates for wide-spread and meaningful improvements in clinician communication in order to positively impact patient experience and quality outcomes. Dr. Mandel is experienced in developing and coordinating effective teams that drive high reliability, performance improvement and efficiency.
Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, most recently Dr. Mandel worked within the Frederick Memorial Healthcare System, in Frederick, Maryland from 1998 through 2018, beginning as a Private Practitioner, and serving in various executive and physician leadership capacities, including Vice President of Medical Affairs. Her experience included forward thinking work in Population Health, Quality Improvement, Physician Alignment, Emergency Preparedness, Women’s Health, as well as Patient and Family Centered Care.
Dr. Mandel has demonstrated her commitment to community health and wellness through her many speaking engagements, outreach initiatives and volunteer support. She is on the Board of Trustees for the Community Foundation of Frederick County, and in this position championed the 2018 Human Needs Assessment on which future grants and non-profit work will be based for the next decade. She has been recognized for her work and commitment to quality care and community by many organizations including the Delmarva Toastmasters District 18 who presented her with a “Communication and Leadership Award.”
She obtained her Bachelor’s in Science degree from Union College in NY, and her Doctor of Medicine degree from Northwestern University Medical School through the military’s Health Professions Scholarship Program. She earned her Master’s degree in Health Administration from Mt. St. Mary’s University in 2013. After receiving her MHA, Dr. Mandel was asked to teach the Contemporary Health Policy course in the program, which she did for four semesters.
She is a Fellow of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Mandel holds a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do.
Kimberly Gordon-Achebe
MD, D.F.A.P.A
Dr. Kimberly Gordon-Achebe is a visionary leader, acclaimed community psychiatrist, and passionate advocate for health equity and social justice. As a double board-certified psychiatrist, specializing in child and adolescent psychiatry and CEO & Founder of BHETC (Bringing Health Equity Training & Consulting) to Communities of Color, she serves as a health equity consultant for community mental health and behavioral health organizations, and mindset coach, empowering Black, Indigenous, and Women of Color (BIWOC) leaders to redefine success and create healthier, more fulfilling lives. Her pioneering work has earned her prestigious awards and recognition, including the Jeanne Spurlock, M.D. Minority Fellowship Achievement Award, Distinguished Fellow designation from the American Psychiatric Association, and the Women's Wellness through Equity and Leadership (WEL) Award.
Through her dynamic leadership roles, transformative e-learning programs, engaging workshops, and personalized coaching, Dr. Gordon-Achebe equips BIWOC leaders with the tools and strategies to break free from societal barriers, overcome burnout and impostor syndrome, and unleash their full potential. Her extensive research and publications on the impact of discrimination on health disparities have significantly contributed to the discourse on mental health equity, shaping policies and practices in the field.
With her unparalleled expertise, visionary leadership, and unwavering commitment to empowerment, Dr. Kimberly Gordon-Achebe serves as an inspirational guide and mentor for BIWOC leaders seeking to redefine success, dismantle systemic barriers, and live with true freedom and abundance. Her transformative approach combines cutting-edge psychological insights, cultural competence, and a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by BIWOC leaders, making her a sought-after expert in the field of mental health equity and leadership development.
The AAFP has reviewed Preventive Services and Chronic Disease Strategies for Health Centers and deemed it acceptable for AAFP credit. The term of approval is for one year. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Each live session is approved for 1.0 AAFP Elective credits. Elective credits are available for physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, and medical assistants. Attendance at the entire live training and the submission of a post-training evaluation are required to receive credit.
This program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $1,485,711 with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.