Discover a wealth of resources designed to help you support women and families in the perinatal period, whether you work in healthcare, local or national government. If you have a resource to add, please email info@maternalmentalhealthalliance.org.
MMHA Pdf, 2.0mb
Published: February 2022
Commissioned by the MMHA, this policy briefing summarises the latest maternal mental health-related economic research from LSE and the case for action. It explores the current policy context for perinatal mental health care and how the case for investment can be implemented in practice.
MMHA Pdf, 2.9mb
Published: January 2023
This briefing contains key learning points that emerged from MMHA's domestic abuse and perinatal mental health roundtable in November 2022. Our aim is to take stock of what we know about the intersection of perinatal mental health and domestic abuse, including highlighting gaps in practice, policy and research.
Royal College of Psychiatrists Pdf, 516.0kb
Published: June 2023
These standards are designed to be applicable to community perinatal services and can be used by professionals to assess the quality of the team. The standards may also be of interest to commissioners, patients, carers, researchers and policy makers.
London School of Economics Pdf, 160.0kb
Published: May 2022
This supplement was developed in response to feedback we received from some members of our advisory group after publication of the report ‘The economic case for increasing access to treatment for women with common mental health problems during the perinatal period'.
MMHA and Centre for Mental Health Pdf, 587.1kb
Published: July 2023
With recent changes to local health commissioning in England, it’s important that all integrated care systems understand the crucial role they have in ensuring every new and expectant mother receives the right mental health support at the right time, close to home.
Institute of Health Visiting Pdf, 1.2mb
Published: March 2023
This evidence review was collated following a desktop review by the Institute of Health Visiting. The review includes key publications, policy guidance, toolkits, research and reports of families’ and practitioners’ lived experience. The focus of the review is “what does high-quality perinatal mental health care look like” for women, birthing people and their families.
MMHA Pdf, 1.4mb
Published: February 2022
Commissioned by the MMHA, this independent report presents evidence on the costs and economic consequences of different service options, focusing on evidence-based low-intensity treatment, if unmet common mental health problems are addressed within routine health services provided to women during the perinatal period.
CYPMHC X MMHA Pdf, 1.7mb
Published: October 2023
This joint briefing by the Maternal Mental Health Alliance and the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition explores the maternal mental health experiences of young mums aged 16-25. We gathered first-hand insights from young mums and conducted a rapid review of relevant literature.
