Pathways to Perinatal Mental Health Equity

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, WORCESTER · Jan 17, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

The clinical trial titled "Pathways to Perinatal Mental Health Equity" is focused on improving mental health care for individuals during pregnancy and up to one year after giving birth. Studies show that 1 in 5 people experience anxiety or depression during this time. This trial will compare two different approaches to mental health care in 32 perinatal care settings across the United States: one that follows a standard healthcare model and another that partners with community resources. The goal is to find out which approach better supports the mental health needs of pregnant and postpartum individuals.

To participate in this study, individuals must be at least 18 years old and proficient in English or Spanish. Perinatal care team members, like doctors and nurses, as well as trained peer mentors who have lived experience with these issues, can join the study. Participants can expect to share their experiences and insights through focus groups or interviews. This research aims to help states and healthcare systems decide how to improve access to mental health support for those navigating pregnancy and the early months of parenthood.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria for perinatal care setting team members:
• • Be employed by a participating perinatal care setting in a clinical role (including as an obstetrician-gynecologist, midwife, nurse practitioner, a nurse, a navigator, or administrative staff member who implemented the respective intervention during the study period).
• • Be 18 years of age or older
• • Provide verbal consent prior to the focus group or interview
• • Be proficient in English
• Inclusion Criteria for peer mentors:
• • Have completed PSI training to be a peer mentor
• • Be 18 years of age or older
• • Provide verbal consent prior to the focus group or interview
• • Be proficient in English
• Inclusion Criteria for perinatal individuals:
• • Have received perinatal care at a study partnering perinatal care setting during the study period
• • Be 18 years of age or older
• • Provide verbal consent prior to the focus group or interview
• • Be proficient in English or Spanish
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • An individual who does not meet the inclusion criteria listed above will be excluded from participation in this study. There are no additional exclusion criteria.