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The role of perinatal psychiatry access programs in advancing mental health equity

Megan E Deichen Hansen1, Amalia Londoño Tobón2, Uruj Kamal Haider3

  • 1Florida State University College of Medicine, Department of Behavioral Sciences & Social Medicine, 1115 W Call St., Tallahassee, FL 32304, United States of America.

General Hospital Psychiatry
|March 29, 2023
PubMed

Insights

Perinatal Psychiatry Access Programs offer integrated care to improve maternal mental health equity. These programs address inequities across multiple levels, from patients to policy, with community partnerships enhancing their impact.

Area of Science:

  • Perinatal Psychiatry
  • Public Health
  • Healthcare Access

Background:

  • Perinatal mental health disparities persist, impacting maternal and infant well-being.
  • Existing healthcare models often fail to adequately address the complex needs of perinatal populations.
  • Geographic and socioeconomic factors significantly contribute to inequities in perinatal mental healthcare access.

Discussion:

  • Perinatal Psychiatry Access Programs (PPAPs) represent an integrated care model designed to enhance mental health equity.
  • PPAPs facilitate timely consultation and support for perinatal mental health concerns.
  • The model's adaptability allows for implementation across diverse geographic and healthcare settings.

Key Insights:

  • PPAPs demonstrate promise in reducing perinatal mental health inequities at patient, clinician, practice, community, and policy levels.
  • Descriptive data from national networks and statewide programs support the efficacy of the PPAP model.
  • Multi-level interventions are crucial for addressing documented disparities in perinatal mental healthcare.

Outlook:

  • Systematic efforts, including community partnerships, are essential to fully realize the potential of PPAPs.
  • Further research and policy development can optimize PPAP integration into broader maternal healthcare systems.
  • Scaling successful PPAP models can lead to significant advancements in global perinatal mental health equity.

Keywords:
Health equityLifeline for MomsMental healthPerinatal healthPsychiatric access programsSubstance use disorders

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