Training on Maternal Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)
Course Overview
What is Maternal Mental Health and MHPSS?
Maternal Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) focuses on identifying, preventing, and treating mental health conditions during pregnancy and the postpartum period. It integrates clinical screening, counseling, and community-based psychosocial support to address perinatal depression, anxiety, and related conditions.
Perinatal depression and anxiety are common but often underdiagnosed and undertreated—especially in low-resource settings. Stigma, limited screening, lack of trained providers, and weak referral systems result in poor maternal wellbeing, impaired mother-infant bonding, and adverse developmental outcomes for children.
This course equips healthcare providers and program implementers with practical tools to screen, assess, and manage maternal mental health conditions. It emphasizes integrating MHPSS into routine maternal care, using evidence-based interventions, and strengthening referral and support systems.
Key Concepts Covered
• Overview of perinatal mental health conditions
• Screening tools for depression and anxiety (e.g., EPDS)
• Psychosocial support frameworks (MHPSS)
• Counseling and basic psychological interventions
• Referral pathways for specialized care
• Mother-infant bonding and attachment
• Community-based mental health support systems
• Stigma reduction and culturally sensitive care
Participants will apply skills to:
• Screen pregnant and postpartum women for depression and anxiety
• Provide basic psychosocial support and counseling
• Integrate mental health into antenatal and postnatal care
• Strengthen referral systems for severe cases
• Support mother-infant bonding and family wellbeing
• Reduce stigma around maternal mental health
By the end of the course, participants will be able to identify and manage maternal mental health conditions, improve psychosocial support services, and enhance maternal and child health outcomes.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
• Midwives and nurse-midwives
• Obstetricians and gynecologists
• Psychologists and mental health professionals
• Community health workers
• Public health and maternal health program managers
• NGO and humanitarian health staff
• Social workers and counselors
Course Impact
Individual Impact
• Strengthen skills in mental health screening and assessment
• Improve counseling and psychosocial support abilities
• Enhance confidence in managing sensitive cases
• Build capacity to integrate mental health into care
• Improve patient-provider communication
Organizational Impact
• Improve detection of maternal mental health conditions
• Strengthen integration of MHPSS into maternal services
• Enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction
• Reduce stigma in healthcare settings
• Improve overall maternal and child health outcomes
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Identify signs and symptoms of perinatal depression and anxiety
• Use validated screening tools effectively
• Provide basic psychosocial support and counseling
• Integrate MHPSS into maternal healthcare services
• Refer complex cases to specialized care
• Support maternal wellbeing and infant development
• Reduce stigma and promote mental health awareness
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Maternal Mental Health
• Overview of perinatal mental health
• Prevalence and risk factors
• Impact on maternal and child health
• Cultural and social determinants
• Exercise: Identify mental health gaps in your setting
• Case Study: Consequences of untreated perinatal depression
Module 2: Screening and Assessment
• Screening tools (e.g., EPDS, PHQ-9)
• Conducting sensitive assessments
• Identifying high-risk individuals
• Documentation and confidentiality
• Practical: Screening role-play scenarios
• Case Study: Early detection improving outcomes
Module 3: Psychosocial Support and Counseling
• Principles of MHPSS
• Basic counseling techniques
• Psychological first aid (PFA)
• Supporting coping and resilience
• Exercise: Counseling practice sessions
• Case Study: Community-based mental health support
Module 4: Clinical Management and Referral Systems
• Managing mild to moderate conditions
• Identifying severe mental health cases
• Referral pathways and coordination
• Integration with mental health services
• Practical: Referral decision-making scenarios
• Case Study: Coordinated care for complex cases
Module 5: Integration, Advocacy, and Program Strengthening
• Integrating MHPSS into maternal health services
• Community engagement and stigma reduction
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Policy and advocacy for maternal mental health
• Capstone Exercise: MHPSS integration plan
• Case Study: Scaling maternal mental health programs
Prerequisites
Course Administration and Investment
Whether you join us in a physical boardroom or through our virtual campus, we’ve designed every administrative detail for a seamless, professional experience.
Our fees are all inclusive during course hours.
- Covered: High level tuition, comprehensive materials (digital + physical), mid morning and afternoon refreshments, a full executive lunch, and any scheduled study visits or site tours.
- Not covered: Travel, visa fees, medical/travel insurance, personal expenses, and accommodation.
From registration to the classroom, we keep things clear and efficient.
- Registration: Find your preferred schedule, click “Register,” complete the form, and submit. Need help? Talk to us directly.
- Pre Course Assessment: After registering, you’ll receive a diagnostic survey to help facilitators tailor content to your needs.
- Joining Instructions: Once fees are paid, you’ll receive a Delegate Welcome Pack at least 7 days before the start date (venue maps, virtual access links, and pre reading materials).
We provide premium environments optimized for adult learning and networking.
- Physical Venues: Premium 4 star and 5 star executive boardrooms across our global host cities, with high tier catering.
- Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT): High definition, interactive platforms featuring breakout rooms, digital whiteboards, and live technical support.
- NITA and Regulatory Compliance: Administrative processes align with national training authorities.
You’ll leave with tools that extend the course value far beyond the final day.
- ForElite Learner Kit: A physical or digital course manual, proprietary templates, and a curated toolkit of industry standard SOPs.
- On Site / In App Support: Dedicated course coordinators handle technical, dietary, or logistical inquiries in real time.
We validate your commitment to excellence with internationally recognized credentials.
- Attendance Tracking: Rigorous daily logging to meet corporate and regulatory accreditation requirements.
- Verifiable Credentials: Upon successful completion, you receive a certificate of course completion.
Our relationship with you doesn’t end when the course closes.
- Feedback & ROI Reporting: Detailed post course evaluations to give sponsors clear insight into training impact.
- Alumni Network Access: Every delegate joins the ForElite Alumni Network for ongoing peer to peer learning and exclusive webinars.
When is the next intake?
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Training Methodology
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Proven Impact
In the last 12 months, over 1,200 professionals have applied the P.E.A.K. Framework to reduce onboarding time by an average of 30% and accelerate project delivery across 14 industries.
The outcome: Participants don’t just learn. They gain the tools, confidence, and strategy to drive measurable impact.
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