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ACOG Perinatal Mental Health Tool Kit

Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders are among the most common complications that occur in pregnancy or in the first 12 months after delivery. Despite the negative effects on maternal, obstetric, birth, offspring, partner, and family outcomes, perinatal mental health disorders often remain underdiagnosed, and untreated or under-treated. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recognizes the importance of educational tools to help OB-GYNs and other women’s health care professionals address perinatal mental health conditions. To this end, ACOG is sharing the Lifeline for Moms Perinatal Mental Health Tool Kit to provide actionable information, algorithms, and clinical pearls to support the detection, assessment, and treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

Diversity & Health Equity Education: American Indian, Alaska Native & Native Hawaiian

American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian populations have disproportionately higher rates of mental health problems than the general U.S. population does. Some of these mental health problems have been directly linked to the intergenerational historical trauma forced upon this population. This resource created by the American Psychiatric Association provides educational content specific or applicable to American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian populations.

Hear Her

Too many people die each year in this country during pregnancy or in the year postpartum. Every death is a tragedy, especially when more than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths could be prevented. CDC’s Division of Reproductive Health is committed to healthy pregnancies and deliveries for every person. The Hear Her campaign supports CDC’s efforts to prevent pregnancy-related deaths by sharing potentially life-saving messages about urgent maternal warning signs.

Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance

The Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance (MMHLA) was founded in 2019 as a nonpartisan 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the mental health of mothers and childbearing people in the United States with a focus on national policy and health equity. The MMHLA advocates for improved mental health care during pregnancy and postpartum; builds partnerships and convenes experts to formulate solutions; and curates information to advance the field of maternal mental health.

Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders | Minnesota Department of Health

Perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PMAD) is a commonly used term to refer to a mental health disorder experienced during pregnancy, after having a new baby, adopting, or experiencing pregnancy/infant loss. The Minnesota Department of Health has compiled a list of contacts and resources related to PMAD for parents, caregivers, healthcare providers, and public health professionals. This includes relevant programs like family home visiting, all aimed at better supporting individuals affected by PMAD.

Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health

The Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health is a non-profit think tank that provides insights, policy, and practice solutions to improve women’s mental health during the childbearing years. Its vision is that all pregnant and postpartum mothers have ready access to standardized, evidence-based maternal mental health care from providers they respect and trust.