Training and technical assistance for behavioral health providers focusing on the health and well-being of mothers and children from birth until adolescent years. Training includes topics such as perinatal mood and anxiety disorders as well as culturally responsive mental health treatment for children and families experiencing mental health disorders. Learn more…
“Maternal mental health, also known as perinatal mental health, is a [person’s] overall emotional, social, and mental well-being during and after pregnancy” (Zuloaga, 2020). It refers to a person’s (more frequently the mother) well-being during, and up to 2-years after birth.
Data indicates that 1 in 5 women will experience perinatal mental health symptoms, while 70% will underplay mental health challenges during this period. Treating maternal mental health is a public health priority as suicide is the leading cause of maternal death after the first year of birth. Furthermore, maternal mental health has a direct impact on the child’s developmental adjustment and emotional well-being. (Maternal Mental Health Alliance, 2025)
The Hispanic/Latino Behavioral Health Center of Excellence provides support for behavioral health providers working with Latino communities in need of services for maternal and child health and mental health. The Center has provided webinars, trainings, and developed educational resources on perinatal mental health, paternal health, family heath, and culturally responsive approaches. Here are some examples:
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