PMH-COP

About Perinatal Mental Health

According to findings from the National Mental Health Survey, the incidence of mental health disorders in India stood at 10.6% in 2016.The perinatal period, encompassing pregnancy and the postnatal phase, presents unique psychological challenges for women due to significant physiological and hormonal changes, rendering women more susceptible to perinatal mental disorders.

Common perinatal mental disorders (CMPDs) are the most frequent complications during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. The prevalence is highest among women in low- and middle-income countries at nearly 20%. Nearly 90% of all women who need support do not have access to PMH services.

Jhpiego, in collaboration with the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) and NHM Madhya Pradesh, has been taking significant strides in addressing Perinatal Mental Health (PMH) in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, with funding support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

This specific intervention involves active collaboration with the MP government and community-based organizations to raise awareness and enhance the capacity of service providers at both community and facility levels. The ultimate vision is to seamlessly integrate PMH into the existing Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health (MNCH) services.

About PMH- Community of Practice (CoP) – India

The PMH CoP in India will serve as a forum for exchanging best practices, sharing invaluable lessons learned, having a central online knowledge repository, and disseminating technical content. The platform helps collaboration with Member institutions and expert resource persons of PMH in India.

To propel the field of Perinatal Mental Health (PMH) within India's healthcare, both in private and public health sectors, we're facilitating quarterly meetings of the Community of Practice (CoP) India on various PMH thematic domains.