Harvard Update on Neurology and Psychiatry of Women 2025

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Harvard Update on Neurology and Psychiatry of Women 2025

Harvard Update on Neurology and Psychiatry of Women 2025

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Harvard Update on Neurology and Psychiatry of Women 2025

Harvard Update on Neurology and Psychiatry of Women 2025 | Women's Neurology, Reproductive Psychiatry, Migraine, Epilepsy, Pregnancy, Perinatal Mental Health, Hormonal Disorders & Alzheimer's Disease

The Harvard Update on Neurology and Psychiatry of Women 2025 provides a comprehensive, evidence-based educational review of neurological and psychiatric conditions affecting women throughout different stages of life. Developed by faculty from Harvard Medical School teaching hospitals and offered by Brigham and Women's Hospital, this multidisciplinary continuing medical education program brings together experts in neurology, psychiatry, obstetrics, reproductive medicine, women's mental health, and primary care. Held May 8–9, 2025, the two-day live online course explores the influence of biological sex, reproductive hormones, pregnancy, the postpartum period, and menopause on neurological and psychiatric health. The program emphasizes sex-specific clinical assessment, individualized treatment strategies, reproductive safety, evidence-based management, and the application of current research to women's healthcare. Important clinical areas include migraine, epilepsy, functional neurological disorders, autonomic dysfunction, contraception in patients with neurological or psychiatric conditions, bipolar disorder, psychosis during pregnancy, perinatal depression and anxiety, substance use disorders, hormonal mood changes, Alzheimer's disease, sexual health, and trauma-informed care. The Harvard Women's Neurology and Psychiatry 2025 curriculum combines expert presentations, case-based discussions, interactive panels, and questions and answers to address complex clinical decisions affecting women across their lifespan.

Course Details

  • Course: Harvard Update on Neurology and Psychiatry of Women 2025
  • Official Program: Update on Neurology and Psychiatry of Women
  • Academic Institution: Harvard Medical School
  • Offered By: Brigham and Women's Hospital
  • Dates: May 8–9, 2025
  • Official Format: Live Online
  • Duration: Two Days
  • Primary Specialty: Neurology
  • Additional Focus: Psychiatry, Women's Health, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Psychiatry, Internal Medicine and Primary Care
  • Language: English
  • Official CME: Up to 16.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • Educational Approach: Expert Lectures, Case-Based Discussions, Interactive Panels and Q&A
  • Course Directors: Mary O'Neal, MD, and Polina Teslyar, MD
The original Harvard program provided registered participants with access to educational materials and recordings according to the provider's policies. Publisher-hosted recordings, official Harvard registration, CME credits, and certificates are not automatically included with separately distributed MedicalAmboss educational files.

Target Audience

The course is intended for healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of neurological and psychiatric conditions affecting women. The target audience includes:
  • Neurologists
  • Psychiatrists
  • Obstetricians
  • Gynecologists
  • Primary Care Physicians
  • Internal Medicine Physicians
  • Family Medicine Physicians
  • Reproductive Psychiatrists
  • Women's Health Specialists
  • Epileptologists
  • Headache Specialists
  • Neuropsychiatrists
  • Psychologists
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists
  • Physician Assistants
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Registered Nurses
  • Advanced Practice Providers
  • Medical Residents
  • Clinical Fellows
  • Other Healthcare Professionals Involved in Women's Neurological and Mental Health
The program is particularly relevant to clinicians seeking sex-specific approaches to neurological disease, reproductive psychiatric care, and the management of complex medical conditions during hormonal transitions.

Program Overview

Neurological and psychiatric disorders may affect women differently due to biological, hormonal, reproductive, and psychosocial factors. Throughout life, changes associated with menarche, menstruation, contraception, pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum recovery, and menopause can influence disease presentation, symptom severity, treatment decisions, and clinical outcomes. The Harvard Update on Neurology and Psychiatry of Women 2025 addresses these challenges through a comprehensive review of women's neurological and mental health. The program covers:
  • Migraine in Women
  • Hormonal Influences on Headache Disorders
  • Contraception in Neurological and Psychiatric Disease
  • Functional Neurological Disorders
  • Autonomic Disorders in Women
  • Care for Transgender and Gender-Diverse People
  • Sexual Health and Sexual Dysfunction
  • Bipolar Disorder During Pregnancy
  • Psychosis in Pregnancy
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Neurological Assessment During Pregnancy
  • Common Neurological Consultations in Pregnancy
  • Epilepsy and Pregnancy
  • Antiseizure Medication Considerations
  • Substance Use Disorders in Perinatal Patients
  • Perinatal Anxiety
  • Perinatal Depression
  • Hormonal Mood Disorders
  • Alzheimer's Disease in Women
  • Sex Differences in Cognitive Aging
  • Sports Neurology
  • Female Athlete Neurological Health
The curriculum emphasizes interdisciplinary clinical decision-making and the integration of neurological, psychiatric, obstetric, and reproductive considerations into individualized patient management.

Learning Objectives

After completing the original educational activity, participants should be better able to:
  1. Apply sex-specific and hormone-related clinical evidence to the diagnosis and treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders affecting women.
  2. Evaluate treatment strategies throughout different stages of a woman's reproductive and hormonal life cycle.
  3. Assess the benefits and risks of neurological and psychiatric therapies during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and other hormonal transitions.
  4. Implement appropriate clinical guidelines for the treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders in women.
  5. Recognize the influence of reproductive hormones on migraine, epilepsy, mood disorders, and other neurological conditions.
  6. Evaluate contraception options and reproductive planning considerations in women receiving neurological or psychiatric treatment.
  7. Identify important neurological complications during pregnancy and determine when specialist assessment is appropriate.
  8. Apply evidence-based approaches to the management of perinatal anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and psychosis.
  9. Recognize autonomic and functional neurological disorders in women and consider multidisciplinary treatment strategies.
  10. Review clinical considerations involving Alzheimer's disease, cognitive aging, sexual health, trauma-informed care, and neurological health in female athletes.
The first four objectives summarize the official educational goals; the remaining objectives reflect the broader clinical themes included in the published agenda.

Official Program Topics

Day 1 – Thursday, May 8, 2025

Session I – Headache and Neurological Disorders

Migraine and Women

8:00 AM – 8:55 AM Faculty: Carolyn Bernstein, MD This session reviews migraine and its clinical implications for women's neurological health. Migraine is an important neurological disorder whose frequency and presentation may be influenced by hormonal fluctuations and reproductive transitions. Important clinical considerations include:
  • Migraine Epidemiology in Women
  • Sex Differences in Migraine
  • Hormonal Influences on Headache
  • Menstrual Migraine
  • Migraine During Pregnancy
  • Migraine During the Postpartum Period
  • Migraine and Menopause
  • Clinical Diagnosis
  • Acute Migraine Treatment
  • Preventive Migraine Therapy
  • Medication Safety
  • Individualized Treatment Strategies
The session supports evidence-based migraine management while considering reproductive health and hormonal factors.

Contraception in Women with Neurologic and Psychiatric Disorders

9:00 AM – 9:55 AM Faculty: Sara Neill, MD This presentation explores contraception and reproductive planning in women with neurological and psychiatric conditions. Important considerations include:
  • Hormonal Contraception
  • Non-Hormonal Contraceptive Options
  • Contraception in Epilepsy
  • Contraception in Migraine
  • Contraception in Psychiatric Disorders
  • Drug Interactions
  • Antiseizure Medications
  • Psychiatric Medication Considerations
  • Reproductive Planning
  • Risk-Benefit Assessment
  • Shared Decision-Making
The discussion emphasizes coordination between neurology, psychiatry, obstetrics, and reproductive healthcare.

Functional Neurological Disorders – A Case-Based Panel Discussion

10:00 AM – 10:55 AM Faculty:
  • Barbara Dworetzky, MD
  • Nathan Praschan, MD, MPH
This interactive panel reviews functional neurological disorders through clinical cases and multidisciplinary discussion. Important topics include:
  • Functional Neurological Disorder
  • Functional Seizures
  • Neurological Symptom Assessment
  • Clinical Diagnostic Features
  • Differential Diagnosis
  • Psychiatric Comorbidities
  • Patient Communication
  • Multidisciplinary Management
  • Rehabilitation Considerations
  • Case-Based Clinical Reasoning
The session emphasizes structured evaluation and collaborative management of patients with functional neurological symptoms.

Autonomic Disorders in Women

11:00 AM – 11:55 AM Faculty: Aditi Varma-Doyle, MD This presentation examines autonomic nervous system disorders affecting women. Relevant areas include:
  • Autonomic Nervous System Function
  • Autonomic Dysfunction
  • Orthostatic Intolerance
  • Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
  • Syncope
  • Autonomic Symptoms
  • Clinical Evaluation
  • Diagnostic Considerations
  • Symptom Management
  • Multidisciplinary Care
The discussion addresses clinical approaches to symptoms involving cardiovascular and neurological autonomic regulation.

Session II – Women's Mental Health and Sexual Health

Care for Transgender and Gender Diverse People

1:00 PM – 1:55 PM Faculty: Alex Keuroghlian, MD This session reviews principles of inclusive healthcare for transgender and gender-diverse patients. Important considerations include:
  • Gender-Affirming Clinical Care
  • Mental Health Assessment
  • Patient-Centered Communication
  • Healthcare Access
  • Clinical Support
  • Respectful Care Practices
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Individualized Treatment Planning
The presentation emphasizes clinically appropriate and respectful healthcare across neurological and psychiatric settings.

Sexual Health and Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction in Women

2:00 PM – 2:55 PM Faculty: Nichola Haddad, MD This session examines female sexual health and the management of sexual dysfunction. Important topics include:
  • Female Sexual Function
  • Sexual Dysfunction
  • Clinical History
  • Psychological Contributors
  • Hormonal Factors
  • Neurological Contributors
  • Medication-Associated Sexual Dysfunction
  • Relationship and Psychosocial Factors
  • Diagnostic Evaluation
  • Treatment Approaches
  • Patient-Centered Counseling
The presentation explores the integration of medical, psychiatric, and reproductive considerations in sexual healthcare.

Session III – Reproductive Psychiatry

Bipolar Disorder and Psychosis in Pregnancy

3:00 PM – 3:55 PM Faculty: Amanda Koire, MD, PhD This session reviews the clinical challenges of managing bipolar disorder and psychotic illness during pregnancy. Important considerations include:
  • Bipolar Disorder in Pregnancy
  • Psychotic Disorders
  • Psychiatric Relapse Risk
  • Medication Management
  • Maternal Mental Health
  • Fetal Safety Considerations
  • Perinatal Psychiatric Assessment
  • Risk-Benefit Evaluation
  • Postpartum Relapse Prevention
  • Multidisciplinary Care
The discussion emphasizes individualized management that balances maternal psychiatric stability with reproductive safety.

Trauma Informed Care

4:00 PM – 4:55 PM Faculty: Nomi Levy-Carrick, MD This session reviews trauma-informed approaches to clinical assessment and patient care. Topics include:
  • Psychological Trauma
  • Trauma-Informed Clinical Practice
  • Patient Safety
  • Therapeutic Communication
  • Recognition of Trauma-Related Symptoms
  • Avoiding Retraumatization
  • Patient Trust
  • Shared Decision-Making
  • Mental Health Considerations
  • Integrated Care
The presentation highlights the relevance of trauma-informed practice across neurological, psychiatric, and general medical settings.

Day 2 – Friday, May 9, 2025

Session IV – Neurology and Pregnancy

Pregnancy – What the Non-OB Needs to Know

8:00 AM – 8:55 AM Faculty: Nicole Smith, MD, MPH This session reviews essential pregnancy-related concepts for clinicians outside obstetrics. Important considerations include:
  • Maternal Physiological Changes
  • Pregnancy-Related Medical Assessment
  • Medication Safety
  • Neurological and Psychiatric Treatment Considerations
  • Maternal Health Monitoring
  • Recognition of Pregnancy Complications
  • Obstetric Collaboration
  • Specialist Referral
The presentation supports improved coordination between obstetric and non-obstetric clinicians.

Common Neurologic Consults in Pregnancy

9:00 AM – 9:55 AM Faculty: Mary O'Neal, MD This presentation reviews neurological symptoms and conditions commonly requiring consultation during pregnancy. Relevant clinical areas include:
  • Headache in Pregnancy
  • Seizures
  • Neurological Deficits
  • Diagnostic Assessment
  • Neurological Emergencies
  • Neuroimaging Considerations
  • Medication Safety
  • Maternal-Fetal Considerations
  • Neurology Consultation
  • Multidisciplinary Management
The session emphasizes an organized clinical approach to neurological presentations during pregnancy.

Epilepsy and Pregnancy

10:00 AM – 10:55 AM Faculty: Paula Emanuela Voinescu, MD, PhD This session examines the management of epilepsy before, during, and after pregnancy. Important topics include:
  • Epilepsy in Women
  • Preconception Counseling
  • Seizure Control During Pregnancy
  • Antiseizure Medication Selection
  • Medication-Associated Fetal Risks
  • Pharmacokinetic Changes
  • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
  • Maternal and Fetal Outcomes
  • Delivery Planning
  • Postpartum Management
  • Breastfeeding Considerations
  • Multidisciplinary Epilepsy Care
The presentation emphasizes balancing effective seizure control with pregnancy-related treatment considerations.

Session V – Perinatal Psychiatric Disorders

Substance Use Disorder in Perinatal Patients

11:00 AM – 11:55 AM Faculty: Polina Teslyar, MD This session reviews substance use disorders during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Important considerations include:
  • Perinatal Substance Use
  • Screening and Clinical Assessment
  • Substance Use Disorder Diagnosis
  • Psychiatric Comorbidities
  • Maternal Health Risks
  • Fetal and Neonatal Considerations
  • Evidence-Based Treatment
  • Harm Reduction
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Multidisciplinary Support
  • Postpartum Care
The presentation emphasizes supportive and evidence-based care for pregnant and postpartum patients affected by substance use disorders.

Perinatal Anxiety and Depression

1:00 PM – 1:55 PM Faculty: Natalie Feldman, MD This session examines anxiety and depressive disorders during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Important clinical considerations include:
  • Perinatal Depression
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Perinatal Anxiety
  • Mental Health Screening
  • Risk Factors
  • Clinical Assessment
  • Differential Diagnosis
  • Psychotherapy
  • Pharmacological Treatment
  • Medication Safety
  • Maternal and Infant Wellbeing
  • Postpartum Follow-Up
The discussion emphasizes the importance of early recognition, individualized treatment, and continued psychiatric support.

Hormonally Mediated Mood Issues Across the Life Span

2:00 PM – 2:55 PM Faculty: Margo Nathan, MD This session reviews the relationship between reproductive hormones and mood symptoms across different stages of life. Relevant topics include:
  • Hormonal Influences on Mood
  • Menstrual Cycle-Related Mood Symptoms
  • Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
  • Pregnancy-Associated Mood Changes
  • Postpartum Mood Disorders
  • Perimenopause
  • Menopause
  • Hormonal Transitions
  • Mood Disorder Assessment
  • Treatment Considerations
  • Longitudinal Psychiatric Care
The presentation examines the relevance of reproductive endocrine changes to psychiatric symptoms and treatment planning.

Session VI – Cognitive Health and Sports Neurology

Alzheimer's Disease in Women

3:00 PM – 3:55 PM Faculty: Gillian Coughlan, PhD This session examines Alzheimer's disease and its particular relevance to women's cognitive health. Important considerations include:
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Cognitive Aging
  • Sex Differences in Dementia
  • Risk Factors
  • Cognitive Assessment
  • Hormonal and Biological Influences
  • Memory Impairment
  • Emerging Research
  • Disease Recognition
  • Clinical Management Considerations
The presentation provides an educational perspective on cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease in women.

Sports Neurology – Is It a Man's World?

4:00 PM – 4:55 PM Faculty: Claus Reinsberger, MD, PhD This session explores sex-specific considerations in sports neurology. Important areas include:
  • Female Athletes
  • Sex Differences in Neurological Health
  • Sports-Related Concussion
  • Head Injury Assessment
  • Neurological Symptoms
  • Athletic Participation
  • Injury Prevention
  • Return-to-Play Considerations
  • Research Gaps
  • Women's Sports Neurology
The presentation examines why sex-specific research and clinical assessment are important in sports-related neurological care.

Closing Remarks

4:55 PM – 5:00 PM Faculty: Mary O'Neal, MD The course concludes with questions and answers and closing remarks.

Major Topics Covered

  • Harvard Update on Neurology and Psychiatry of Women 2025
  • Women's Neurology
  • Women's Psychiatry
  • Reproductive Psychiatry
  • Women's Mental Health
  • Sex Differences in Neurological Disorders
  • Hormonal Influences on Neurological Disease
  • Migraine in Women
  • Menstrual Migraine
  • Migraine During Pregnancy
  • Contraception and Neurological Disease
  • Contraception and Psychiatric Disorders
  • Functional Neurological Disorders
  • Functional Seizures
  • Autonomic Dysfunction
  • Orthostatic Intolerance
  • Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
  • Transgender and Gender-Diverse Healthcare
  • Female Sexual Dysfunction
  • Sexual Health
  • Bipolar Disorder in Pregnancy
  • Psychosis During Pregnancy
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Neurological Disorders in Pregnancy
  • Epilepsy and Pregnancy
  • Antiseizure Medication Management
  • Maternal-Fetal Neurology
  • Perinatal Substance Use Disorder
  • Perinatal Anxiety
  • Perinatal Depression
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Hormonal Mood Disorders
  • Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
  • Menopause and Mental Health
  • Alzheimer's Disease in Women
  • Cognitive Aging
  • Sports Neurology
  • Concussion in Female Athletes
  • Sex-Specific Treatment
  • Multidisciplinary Women's Healthcare

Migraine and Hormonal Influences

Migraine is a common neurological disorder that can be influenced by reproductive hormonal changes. For some patients, migraine frequency or severity may vary across menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and menopause. Important clinical considerations include:
  • Hormonal Triggers
  • Menstrual Migraine
  • Pregnancy-Related Migraine
  • Migraine With Aura
  • Contraceptive Considerations
  • Acute Migraine Treatment
  • Preventive Therapy
  • Medication Safety
  • Individualized Clinical Management
The course reviews migraine from the perspective of women's neurological and reproductive health.

Epilepsy and Reproductive Health

Epilepsy management in women requires careful attention to contraception, pregnancy planning, medication safety, and changes in antiseizure drug concentrations. Important considerations include:
  • Preconception Counseling
  • Antiseizure Medication Selection
  • Drug Interactions
  • Pregnancy-Related Pharmacokinetic Changes
  • Seizure Control
  • Fetal Risk Considerations
  • Medication Monitoring
  • Postpartum Management
  • Breastfeeding
  • Neurology-Obstetrics Collaboration
The educational curriculum supports informed clinical decision-making throughout reproductive transitions.

Pregnancy and Perinatal Psychiatry

Pregnancy and the postpartum period are associated with physiological, hormonal, and psychosocial changes that can affect mental health. The course addresses important psychiatric conditions, including:
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Psychosis
  • Perinatal Depression
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Perinatal Anxiety
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Hormonal Mood Changes
These presentations emphasize timely diagnosis, individualized treatment, risk-benefit assessment, and coordination between psychiatric and obstetric teams.

Hormonal Transitions and Mental Health

Reproductive hormones may influence mood and psychiatric symptoms throughout life. Clinically important transitions include:
  • Menarche
  • Menstrual Cycles
  • Pregnancy
  • Postpartum Recovery
  • Perimenopause
  • Menopause
The curriculum examines hormonal mood symptoms and their implications for clinical evaluation and psychiatric treatment.

Functional and Autonomic Neurological Disorders

Functional neurological disorders and autonomic conditions may create challenging diagnostic presentations. The course includes dedicated sessions on these disorders. Relevant clinical themes include:
  • Functional Neurological Symptoms
  • Functional Seizures
  • Autonomic Dysfunction
  • Orthostatic Symptoms
  • Clinical Diagnosis
  • Differential Diagnosis
  • Patient Communication
  • Multidisciplinary Treatment
These topics reinforce the importance of careful neurological assessment and coordinated clinical care.

Women's Cognitive Health and Alzheimer's Disease

Women represent an important population in research and clinical care related to Alzheimer's disease and cognitive aging. The curriculum examines:
  • Cognitive Decline
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Sex-Related Risk Factors
  • Hormonal Influences
  • Cognitive Assessment
  • Emerging Research
  • Clinical Recognition
  • Management Considerations
The session provides an opportunity to review neurological research relevant to women's cognitive health.

Sexual Health and Trauma-Informed Care

Sexual dysfunction and psychological trauma may influence overall health, quality of life, and clinical interactions. The course examines:
  • Sexual Function
  • Female Sexual Dysfunction
  • Psychological Contributors
  • Medication Effects
  • Reproductive Factors
  • Trauma-Related Symptoms
  • Patient-Centered Communication
  • Respectful Clinical Care
  • Multidisciplinary Support
The presentations emphasize sensitive, individualized, and evidence-informed clinical approaches.

Evidence-Based and Multidisciplinary Women's Healthcare

Women with complex neurological or psychiatric disorders may require coordinated care involving multiple medical specialties. Healthcare teams may include:
  • Neurologists
  • Psychiatrists
  • Obstetricians
  • Gynecologists
  • Primary Care Physicians
  • Reproductive Health Specialists
  • Psychologists
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physician Assistants
The program emphasizes the integration of current clinical evidence with individual patient needs, reproductive goals, hormonal changes, and treatment safety.

Course Leadership

Mary O'Neal, MD

  • Chief of General Neurology, Brigham and Women's Hospital
  • Director, Women's Neurology Program, Brigham and Women's Hospital
  • Harvard Medical School Faculty

Polina Teslyar, MD

  • Director of Reproductive Psychiatry Consultation
  • Division of Women's Mental Health and Medical Psychiatry
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
The course includes faculty specializing in neurology, psychiatry, reproductive healthcare, obstetrics, autonomic disorders, epilepsy, cognitive neurology, and women's mental health.

Continuing Medical Education

Harvard Medical School designated the original 2025 live educational activity for a maximum of: 16.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Harvard Medical School is jointly accredited by ACCME, ACPE, and ANCC to provide continuing education for healthcare professionals.

Important CME Notice

The credit designation applies to eligible participation in the official Harvard educational activity according to the provider's completion and evaluation requirements. Purchasing separately distributed educational materials from MedicalAmboss does not provide:
  • Harvard Medical School CME Credits
  • Official Completion Certificates
  • Harvard Course Registration
  • Live Online Attendance
  • Official Harvard Account Access
  • Publisher Streaming Access
  • Publisher-Hosted Recordings Unless Explicitly Listed
  • Other Publisher Educational Benefits

Why This Course Is Relevant

The Harvard Update on Neurology and Psychiatry of Women 2025 addresses important clinical challenges encountered by healthcare professionals caring for women with neurological and psychiatric disorders. These conditions may be influenced by reproductive hormones, pregnancy, postpartum changes, menopause, medication effects, and sex-specific biological factors. The course provides a multidisciplinary educational review of:
  • Migraine and Hormonal Headache Disorders
  • Epilepsy During Pregnancy
  • Functional Neurological Disorders
  • Autonomic Dysfunction
  • Perinatal Psychiatric Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder and Psychosis in Pregnancy
  • Anxiety and Depression
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Hormonal Mood Changes
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Sexual Health
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Sports Neurology
The combination of neurological, psychiatric, obstetric, and reproductive perspectives makes the program especially relevant to neurologists, psychiatrists, obstetricians, gynecologists, primary care physicians, and other healthcare professionals interested in women's health. Its emphasis on evidence-based clinical management, treatment safety, and individualized healthcare supports continuing professional education in women's neurological and psychiatric medicine.

Official Program Reference and MedicalAmboss Purchase Scope

Official Harvard Medical School Course: https://cmecatalog.hms.harvard.edu/update-neurology-psychiatry-women Official 2025 Course Agenda: https://cmecatalog.hms.harvard.edu/update-neurology-psychiatry-women/agenda The official agenda describes the original May 8–9, 2025 educational program, including session topics, faculty, and schedule. It does not establish the exact inventory of digital files available through a separately distributed MedicalAmboss listing. MedicalAmboss File Scope: This listing describes the educational subject matter for reference. Provider registration, live attendance, streaming-platform access, CME or other credit, certificates, memberships, apps, accounts, and publisher-hosted extras are not included unless explicitly listed as store files.

Short Description

<div style="border:2px solid #1677b8;border-radius:10px;padding:16px;background:#f7fbfe;"> Harvard Update on Neurology and Psychiatry of Women 2025 provides a comprehensive, evidence-based review of women's neurological and psychiatric health, focusing on sex differences, hormonal transitions, pregnancy, postpartum care, and menopause. The May 8–9, 2025 Harvard Medical School program covers migraine, epilepsy, contraception, functional neurological disorders, autonomic dysfunction, perinatal depression and anxiety, bipolar disorder, pregnancy-related psychosis, hormonal mood disorders, Alzheimer's disease, sexual health, trauma-informed care, and sports neurology.

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
 

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