Prof. Susan Ayers is a psychologist specialising in perinatal mental health. She joined City University in 2012 and is based in the Centre for Maternal and Child Health Research.
Unveiling birth trauma: Theory, impact, and new frontiers
Pregnancy and birth are a time of rapid change and adjustment which can be difficult or traumatic when unexpected complications or loss arise. In her presentation, Prof Ayers will examine traumatic births and birth-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), exploring the theoretical underpinnings, causes and impact.
Her talk will look at how birth trauma and PTSD can affect women and families, examining the psychological, emotional, and social consequences. Ultimately, Prof Ayers will consider outstanding gaps in knowledge and understanding, and look at where current and future research can increase our understanding and help support those affected.
The talk will be held in English and will also be livestreamed.
When? August 24, 2023 | 17h
Where? CHUV (A. Yersin) & online (WEBEX link)
Language? English
Susan Ayers is a psychologist specialising in perinatal mental health. She joined City University in 2012 and is based in the Centre for Maternal and Child Health Research. Susan is a chartered health psychologist and cognitive behaviour therapist. Her research examines women's mental health during pregnancy and after birth, with a particular focus on anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. Since obtaining her PhD from the University of London, Susan has worked at St. George's Hospital Medical School (London) and Brighton and Sussex Medical School (Sussex). Susan is author of Psychology for Medicine (2011, 2018) and editor of the Cambridge Handbook of Psychology, Health and Medicine (2007, 2019). She has given numerous invited lectures and workshops and was awarded the Annual Lecturer Prize by the Society of Reproductive and Infant Psychology in 2012.
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