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Psych Meds Across Reproductive Life Stages

Join BRIA Academy for a one-night intensive course designed to take the guesswork out of prescribing psychiatric medications to women across reproductive life stages. Prescribers and non-prescribers are welcome to join!

  • Flexible Learning

    Presentation, Q&A, session recordings

  • Peer Community

    One month access to a private expert chat group

  • Live Virtual Session

    Oct. 7, 2026
    7-8:30 PM ET
     

  • Mini Certificate Course

    Receive a BRIA specialized certificate
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What You'll Learn

When a patient is navigating PMS, fertility treatments, pregnancy, postpartum, or the perimenopause/menopause transition, managing their mental health requires a specialized approach. BRIA expert psychiatrists will cover the ins and outs of optimally treating depression, anxiety, and insomnia across the reproductive lifespan. Topics include:

  • The different classes of psychiatric medications
  • Common side effects and interactions
  • Medication safety across reproductive stages
  • De-prescribing (how to stop medication)
  • Changing from one med to another
  • Dose ranges as recommended by psychiatrists
  • Combining different classes of medications
  • Intermittent vs. continuous dosing



The BRIA Method: Why Train With Us?

Expand Your Knowledge & Client Base

Increase your confidence in prescribing psychiatric medications for women across reproductive life stages.

A "Practice-Ready" Toolkit

Receive curated resources, clinical tools, and prescribing strategies you can implement in your practice.

Expert Access

Benefit from direct Q&A with leading experts in areas of reproductive psychiatry.

Connection with a Community

Join a network of like-minded clinicians who share your passion for reproductive mental health and access peer support to improve your prescribing confidence.

Get a BRIA Mini Certificate

Earn a digital credential to showcase your expertise on your website and your socials, signaling to clients/patients and referrers that you are a trusted prescriber. 

Who should take this course?

All prescribers, including MDs, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, etc., are welcome. Other healthcare providers who are interested in expanding their knowledge about psychiatric medication prescribing across reproductive life stages are also welcome.

Your Instructors

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Dr. Ariel Dalfen 
MD, FRCPC

BRIA Co-Founder
Reproductive Psychiatrist

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Dr. Bev Young
MD, FRCPC

BRIA Co-Founder
Reproductive Psychiatrist

FAQs

How is BRIA Academy different from other training?

We teach you practical clinical pearls "from the trenches." Our training is designed by two leading reproductive psychiatrists and based on actual clinical protocols used daily at their women's mental health clinic, BRIA. 

What if I can't attend the live session? 

We encourage live participation, but the session will be recorded and uploaded to your student dashboard within 24 hours. If you are unable to join live, you can watch it on your own schedule. 

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