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Perinatal mental health resources for healthcare providers

As a physician, nurse practitioner, nurse midwife or physician assistant, you’re the first line of defense for your perinatal patients’ mental health. PEACE for Moms’ goal is to provide tools and resources that enable you to diagnose and treat your patients more confidently and effectively.

In addition to the resources and tools we share below, PEACE for Moms is available to consult with you regarding screening, diagnosis, and treatment for your patient’s mental health concerns.

How Our Service Works

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Mental health conditions in perinatal patients

Pregnancy and the postpartum period can exacerbate existing mental health conditions, or cause new ones to appear. We’ve compiled information about the most common perinatal psychiatric disorders, including common symptoms, treatment options, and other relevant tools and resources.

Screening tools for your patients

Mental health screening tools can assist your patient to move toward wellness. These simple forms will help you determine what may be ailing them, which can then guide their treatment plan. Access our collection of validated screening tools to use with your patients to quickly and effectively screen for several common disorders.

Screening Tools

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Virtual Learning Community for Clinicians

Reproductive Mental Health ECHO is a place for clinicians and community advocates to collaborate on implementing solutions that improve maternal outcomes in Georgia.

ECHO sessions are monthly, typically on the third Thursday of each month, from 12pm-1pm (ET). Registration is free. View past session recordings.

How to communicate with your patient about their mental health

Conversations about your patient’s mental health can be challenging, but they are necessary. Learn some quick and supportive statements you can use during an appointment if you suspect your patient is experiencing mental health concerns.

Tips for Communicating

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Community organizations supporting healthcare professionals

Georgia Maternal Health ECHO: Provides a virtual community learning platform for clinicians and community advocates to collaborate on the implementation of solutions to address maternal mortality and severe morbidity in our state.
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia: Working to improve access to prenatal and preventive healthcare for thousands of women, children and families in Georgia through direct service, collaborative advocacy and community education.

Resources to share with your perinatal patients

PEACE for Moms Patient Skills Groups: We facilitate several virtual group programs for pregnant and postpartum birthing parents that address perinatal mental health issues and teach coping skills. Through provider referral only.
Medication fact sheets from MotherToBaby: Quick, easy-to-understand information about how medications and other exposures may impact pregnancy and breastfeeding

Want more tools?

Looking for more resources to support your perinatal patients? Check out our library of tools, which we add to regularly.

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Help spread the word

Help us spread the word about PEACE for Moms and other mental healthcare resources in Georgia. Download a variety of handouts, office signage, and other digital documents to share information with patients and your peers.

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