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The rise of tele-mental health in perinatal settings

Pamela A Geller1, Navy Spiecker2, Joanna C M Cole3

  • 1Associate Professor of Psychology and OB/GYN, Director of Clinical Training (Clinical Psychology PhD program), Co-Director, Mother Baby Connections, Drexel University, Visiting Professor of Neonatology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia USA.

Seminars in Perinatology
|May 16, 2021
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Tele-mental health surged for expectant and NICU parents during COVID-19. This discusses regulations, challenges, and benefits of this crucial perinatal mental health service delivery.

Area of Science:

  • Perinatal mental health
  • Telehealth applications
  • Pediatric healthcare

Background:

  • Expectant parents and those with children in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) face unique mental health challenges.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted healthcare delivery, necessitating rapid adaptation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the increased use of tele-mental health services for parents in fetal care and NICU settings.
  • To analyze the regulatory landscape, challenges, and advantages of tele-mental health adoption in perinatal care.

Main Methods:

  • Review of tele-mental health implementation in pediatric institutions.
  • Analysis of practice regulations and service delivery shifts post-COVID-19 onset.

Main Results:

  • Significant increase in tele-mental health service delivery for perinatal populations.
  • Identification of key challenges and benefits associated with this transition.

Conclusions:

  • Tele-mental health offers a viable solution for supporting perinatal mental health.
  • Adaptation to tele-mental health requires addressing regulatory and practical considerations.

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