Perinatal and Infant Mental Health

Improving the mental health of birthing and non-birthing parents and co-parents during pregnancy and up to the second postnatal year is a health priority. It is not only important for parents, but it is also crucial for the health and wellbeing of the next generation.

Mental health issues affect up to 27% of expectant parents. Getting support early can reduce the long-term effects of mental illness.​

The Perinatal and Infant Mental Health HIT is a team of mental health and health practitioners for adults and infants, early years and social care professionals, VCSE and peer networks, commissioners and academics, working together to support families to thrive during the perinatal period.  Their remit includes:

• preventative work
• early identification of support needs
• development of services and support for parent and family emotional wellbeing, mental health issues and the parent-infant relationship.

Resources

Find out about getting support with your family’s emotional wellbeing