Harvard Update on Neurology and Psychiatry of Women 2025

+ Target Audience: Neurologists, Psychiatrists, Obstetricians, Gynecologists, and Primary Care Physicians

+ Information:

This continuing education program focuses on the unique aspects of neurological and psychiatric conditions in women. It explores the impact of biological sex differences throughout various critical life stages, ranging from menarche and pregnancy to the postpartum period and menopause. The curriculum provides clinicians with evidence-based research, practical clinical strategies, and up-to-date insights into women-specific care. Through interactive formats such as case discussions and expert panels, the course aims to enhance the clinical approach of healthcare professionals across multiple medical disciplines.

Learning Objectives

• Apply current data regarding sex and hormonal variations to customize and improve treatment plans for women experiencing neurological or psychiatric disorders.

• Evaluate the potential benefits and risks of different therapies during major hormonal transitions to maximize patient outcomes and minimize side effects.

• Adopt and implement clinical care protocols that are specifically tailored to address the distinct mental health and neurological requirements of female patients.

Target Audience

• This course is designed for a wide range of healthcare professionals, including specialty physicians, primary care physicians, psychologists, physician assistants, and nurses. It is highly relevant for clinicians seeking continuing education on evidence-based approaches to women’s health.
• Best for Neurologists, Psychiatrists, Obstetricians, Gynecologists, and Primary Care Physicians.

Topics

• Alzheimer’s Disease in Women, Harvard Medical School course ‘Update on Neurology and Psychiatry of Women’

• AUTONOMIC DISORDERS IN WOMEN

• Bipolar disorder and psychosis in pregnancy

• Care for Transgender and Gender Diverse Patients

• Common Neurologic Consults in Pregnancy

• Contraception for Women with Neurologic and Psychiatric Disorders

• Epilepsy in Pregnancy

• Functional Neurological Disorder

• Headaches and Hormones

• Management of Substance Use Disorders in Perinatal Patients

• Mood and Anxiety Disorders in Pregnancy and Postpartum

• Pregnancy- What the non-Ob needs to know

• SEXUAL HEALTH & TREATMENT OF SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION IN WOMEN

• Sports Neurology – is it a man’s world.

• Trauma Informed Care- Implications for Women’s Mental Health

• Update on Neurology and Psychiatry of Women- Day 1

• Update on Neurology and Psychiatry of Women- Day 2

• Women’s Mood Disorders Across the Lifespan