Please join us to explore this important topic with Dr. Jennifer Barkin, from the Mercer University School of Medicine and Dr. Sanne van Rhijn from the West London NHS Trust.

Clinicians are increasingly faced with the impact of extreme weather events, such as heatwaves and floods, on the pregnant women and young families they work with. Mental healthcare providers may have first-hand knowledge of the worries of parents about their babies’ health and of their lack of access to resources during extreme weather, but they may feel unsure of how best to support them. This webinar will summarize the literature on the impacts of extreme weather events (EWEs) and their effects on the mental health of pregnant women, babies, and young children.  This will be further illustrated by some clinical cases from one of the presenters. The session will continue with exploring the role that clinicians can play in building awareness among families of environmental risks. The training will highlight the role that healthcare professionals can play in advocating on various professional levels for adaptations in healthcare settings. Participants will leave with an overview of resources on parenting in extreme weather settings and advocating for change.

Participants of this webinar will be able to: