Learning from Research: Post-adoption depression - research, recognition and response
Post-adoption depression (PAD) is more common than realised, but is often difficult for parents to discuss. Without support, PAD can lead to long-term challenges for both the parent and child.
Sharing emotional struggles can be difficult for anyone. But for adoptive parents there are additional concerns. Some parents may feel that talking to a social worker could risk the adoption placement. Others, may feel overwhelmed and exhausted by the adoption process altogether.
In this session, we will be joined by Dr Lynn Snow who’ll be sharing her research into PAD, and recommendations in post-adoption support for agencies, social workers, and local authorities.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- Understanding Post-Adoption Depression (PAD): Gain insights into what PAD is, who it affects, and why it's more common than we think.
- Recognising the Signs: Learn how to identify symptoms of PAD, from emotional struggles to physical and behavioural changes in adoptive parents.
- Supporting Families Effectively: Explore strategies to offer compassionate and non-judgmental support, ensuring families feel understood and able to seek help.
Suggested resources
Post adoption depression | CoramBAAF
PRESENTERS
Dr Lynn Snow (Designated Doctor), Looked After Children Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
Doctor Lynn Snow is a community paediatrician working as Designated Doctor for looked after children for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland and has worked with looked after children for over 20 years in various roles (including adoption adviser) in various areas of the country. She was until recently chair of the CoramBAAF National Health advisory committee and has focused on health records for children post adoption working with DHSC and NHSE.
She has been awarded a Churchill Fellowship to look at post adoption depression. She held a Fellowship with Health Education England East Midlands for two years looking at leadership in the SAS group of doctors. She has previously worked in West Africa in community child health. She is motivated by the desire to see high quality joined up services at all levels which ensure that the child in looked after child remains the focus. If you or anyone you know is affected by this topic, please speak to your social worker or GP.
WHO'S IT FOR?
This session is aimed at social workers in adoption and post-adoption support, as well as adoptive parents and those working in any capacity with children in care, within services, and in related areas of practice.
Members can watch recordings of previous webinars here.
FEES
Members: FREE (don't forget to log in to your account to receive your discount)
Non-members: £20+VAT.
Places on this event are limited, so early booking is recommended.
If you are an adoptive parent or prospective adopter please contact us to book your place using the email below.
CONTACT
Telephone: 0207 520 7520 / 0310
Email: events@corambaaf.org.uk
£20.00