Fall Half-Day Virtual Conference

Friday, August 14, 2026 
9:00 am to 12:00 pm

"When 'I'm Fine' Isn't Fine: Recognizing Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders in Social Work Practice"

Objectives


1. Recognize common presentations of PMADs, appropiate screening, and referrral considerations within social work practice.

2. Analyze how racism, stigma, access barriers, and reproductive inequites influence maternal mental health outcomes.

3. Explore interdisciplinary and community-based approaches that promote maternal mental health and birth equity.

Dr. Alexandria Young, LCSW, PMH-C


Dr. Alexandria Young, LCSW, PMH-C, is a social worker, educator, and founder of Golden Hour Counseling Co., a practice centering trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care. She also serves on the board of the Doula Alliance of AR, supporting advocacy and collaboration within perinatal care spaces.


Alexandria holds a Doctorate in Social Work (DSW) with a focus on social work education. Her work centers on perinatal mental health, reproductive justice, and equity-centered interdisciplinary training. She is passionate about bridging the gap between research and real-world practice while supporting providers in delivering more responsive and affirming care across systems.


Through her clinical, educational, and advocacy work, she supports individuals and professionals navigating stress, burnout, identity shifts, and the often unseen emotional labor of caregiving and helping professions.



Current members of the UTAHSWA can attend this event virtually for $4.50 and non-members can attend virtually for $20.


This event will be virtual over Zoom ONLY. There will not be an in person option for this event.


Continuing Education Credit


This event will offer 3.0 hours of CE credit. This presentation schedule has been approved for CEU credit by the Utah Social Work Association Board.



Are you a current BSW or MSW Student?

  • You can attend this event for free! Please email us at contact@utahswa.org to get your Zoom link.


  • Current BSW and MSW students can join the UTAHSWA for free!


Proof of enrollement is required.

How To Register?

Active UTAHSWA Members $4.50

For active UTAHSWA members, the half day event is $4.50 for virtual. Click the link to the right to be taken to register.



Non Members $20.

Non-Members of the UTAHSWA Virtual Registration is $20. Click the link to the right to register.

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