Perinatal Mental Health: Practical Screening and Support for Family Physicians

Many patients may enter pregnancy while managing existing mental health conditions, and others may develop symptoms postpartum. Given this, it's essential to understand how to screen and support these patients safely. In this session, our panel will walk you through practical ways to identify and treat common perinatal issues like depression, anxiety and ADHD—while keeping both parent and baby in mind. Panelists: Dr. Alison Shea Dr. Milena Forte Dr. Ariel Dalfen Moderator: Dr. Stephanie Zhou, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director, Toronto Public Health, Toronto, ON  Co-Host: Dr. Carrie Bernard, Family Physician Queen Square FHT, Continuing Professional Development and Partnerships Lead, Division of Mental Health & Addictions DFCM, Assistant Professor DFCM University of Toronto, Assistant Clinical Professor DFM McMaster University   This session took place on January 28th 2026. A Video recording is also available