APAL Grand Rounds Series: Bipolar Disorder Across Pregnancy and the Postpartum
Friday, 7/18/2025, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Please join us via Zoom or streaming.
Marlene P. Freeman, MD
Professor of Psychiatry - Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry
Director of Clinical Services and Associate Director - Ammon-Pinizzotto Center for Women's Mental Health, Perinatal and Reproductive Psychiatry
Abra Prentice Foundation Chair in Women's Mental Health
Medical Director - MGH Clinical Trials Network and Institute
Editor in Chief, The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
Dr. Freeman will be discussing Bipolar Disorder Across Pregnancy and the Postpartum.
Learning Objectives:
- To discuss the presentation and course of bipolar disorder in women across pregnancy and the postpartum.
- To describe and weigh the risks/benefits, and safety considerations around psychiatric medication for bipolar disorder during pregnancy and among women of reproductive age.
- To describe and apply the risks/benefits assessment of psychiatric medications for bipolar disorder during the postpartum and breastfeeding context.
- To discuss the presentation and treatment of postpartum psychosis, its relation to bipolar disorder, and prevention strategies.
The educational objective for the APAL Grand Rounds Series is to improve medical providers’ knowledge and skills in diagnosing, treating, and supporting pregnant and postpartum individuals experiencing mental health challenges. The APAL Grand Rounds Series is held monthly on a Friday from 12 to 1pm.
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting us at 520-626-2725. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Accreditation Statement:
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)ä. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Relevant Financial Relationships Statement(s):
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson Office of Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). The CME office reviewers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.
| Name of individual | Individual's role in activity | Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s) |
| Marlene P Freeman, MD | Faculty | Honoraria-HMP Global|Grant or research support-Alkermes|Grant or research support-Eisai, Inc.|Grant or research support-Eisai, Inc.|Grant or research support-Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.|Grant or research support-Teva Pharmaceutical Industries - 07/14/2025 |
| Kathryn Emerick, MD | Co-Director | Nothing to disclose - 10/07/2024 |
| Saira Kalia, MD | Activity Director | Nothing to disclose - 10/25/2024 |
| Ana Ramos, BA | Activity Coordinator | Nothing to disclose - 10/24/2024 |