Perinatal Mental Health Initiative

The PMH Initiative will work to improve education on perinatal mental health conditions for clinical staff, patients and families as well as improve screening, treatment and linkage to resources for mental health conditions during pregnancy, delivery and postpartum.

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Aim 1

>70% of IL birthing hospitals actively participating in PMH initiative

Aim 2

>70% of teams achieving key strategies of the PMH initiative

Aim 3

> 70% of pregnant women with current PMH conditions receive treatment (medication or therapy) and connection to resources prenatally or by delivery discharge

Key Drivers and Strategies of the PMH Initiative

Provider Education & Engagement: Educate all providers on screening and treating patients with PMH conditions using a patient centered, trauma-informed approach

Patient and Community Education & Engagement: Educate patients on PMH conditions, warning signs, and hotline resources; and collaborate with patients and communities and identify community-based resources

Screening & Assessment: Enhance screening of PMH conditions in the perinatal period

Optimizing Treatment: Establish processes for assessing and treating PMH conditions in obstetric and other care locations

Linkage to Resources: Enhance linkage to mental health services for improved care coordination and reduce barriers to access

Optimize SUD Work: Continue optimizing care of people with SUD through assessment and linkage to resources (DOPP, MAR Now)

Timeline and Next Steps

PMH Kickoff Call: June 23rd, 2025 12-2pm

Submit PMH QI Team Roster Form and PMH Readiness Survey: July 15th, 2025

PMH Data Info Session Call: July 28th, 2025

Baseline Data Collection: July and August 2025

Begin Monthly Data Collection: September 2025

First PMH Monthly Webinar: September 22, 2025

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Our goal is to keep you informed and equipped with evidence-based resources that advance maternal and infant health. We invite you to explore our updates and share in the work of improving outcomes for all families.

Stay engaged. Stay informed. Together, we make care better.

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