ACLP SAFE Webinar Series

Wednesday, July 15th, 2026

Title: Treatment Disparities in Perinatal Psychiatry: Inequities Across Treatment Environments

Presenter: Anique Forrester, MD

Description: The case will highlight the following concepts:

• Stigma and treatment hesitation within psychiatry regarding care of pregnant patients with serious mental illness.
• Importance of education to alleviate care disparities across treatment environments
• Coordination of care between psychiatrists and with the OB/GYN team along with issues related to obtaining informed consent during extended treatment episodes