Florida BH IMPACT - May Newsletter

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Florida BH IMPACT aims to improve the identification and treatment of pregnant and postpartum patients who experience mental health and substance abuse disorders by expanding behavioral health screening and access to services for prenatal, pregnant, and postpartum women. The program promotes maternal and child health by building healthcare providers' capacity for addressing these critical issues through professional development, expert consultation and support, and dissemination of best practices.

Join Florida BH IMPACT to raise awareness, share resources, and empower families to get the help they need when experiencing struggles with perinatal mental health. Pregnant people of every culture, age, income level, and race can develop perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Universal screening for depression, anxiety, and substance use at least once in the perinatal or postpartum period is recommended to identify, treat, and/or refer patients to mental health care.
For partners and families of those struggling, PSI has a great list of resources and tips that you can access here. For dads, more resources can be found here.

Watch Florida BH IMPACT's new PSA here!
It is now live on TV, radio, and social media platforms.

More Resources for Perinatal Mental Health

Florida Maternal Mental Health Collaborative
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance
Postpartum Support International
Blue Dot Project

Provider Portal
Registration / Login
The provider portal has access to clinical and evidence-based behavioral health resources, training materials, and more!

Mother's Mental Health Toolkit
Mental health resources for mothers, families, and health care professionals.

FL Moms Mental Health
Resource Directory
Florida families and healthcare providers can use this site to search for services that align with their specific needs, preferred payment type, and geographic location.

Florida BH IMPACT Website

Click above to visit our website for more program information, resources, and provider-specific tools.

Learn about Florida BH IMPACT from our team, Dr. Heather Flynn, Dr. Amandla Shabaka-Haynes, and Dr. Kay Roussos-Ross.
Thank you to the Florida Perinatal Quality Collaborative for hosting and editing this video.

Florida BH IMPACT | FLBHimpact.org/

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