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Jane Kohlhoff1,2, Sophia A Harris3, Kenny D Lawson4

  • 1Discipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health, School of Clinical Medicine, UNSW, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia jane.kohlhoff@unsw.edu.au.

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|June 5, 2023
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This study evaluates Australia's ForWhen program, a national initiative supporting parents with perinatal and infant mental health (PIMH) challenges. Findings will refine navigation models and assess program impact on families and service delivery.

Area of Science:

  • Perinatal and infant mental health (PIMH)
  • Health services research
  • Program evaluation

Background:

  • Many parents face mental health challenges during pregnancy and postpartum.
  • There are significant gaps in identifying, treating, and supporting PIMH needs.
  • The ForWhen program aims to improve PIMH service access for Australian families.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the implementation and impact of the ForWhen national navigation program.
  • To examine the characteristics, delivery, and clinical impact of PIMH navigation services.
  • To identify factors influencing successful program implementation and sustainability.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods evaluation design across three phases: program description, implementation, and outcomes evaluation.
Keywords:
MENTAL HEALTHPERINATOLOGYPUBLIC HEALTHProtocols & guidelines

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  • Utilizing quantitative and qualitative data: service data, observations, interviews, surveys, and resource audits.
  • Assessing client outcomes, service utilization, cost-effectiveness, and integration into the service system.

    • Main Results:

    • Evaluation findings will inform a refined clinical navigation model.
    • Barriers and facilitators to program implementation will be identified.
    • The program's impact on client clinical outcomes and health service utilization will be examined.

    Conclusions:

    • The evaluation will guide the optimization of the ForWhen program for improved PIMH outcomes.
    • Findings will contribute to understanding the effectiveness and sustainability of national navigation programs.
    • The study aims to enhance support for families experiencing perinatal and infant mental health challenges.