Perinatal Mental Health Support Resources for Healthcare Professionals
Developed by the Arizona Rural Hospital Flexibility Program (AzFlex), this page provides healthcare professionals with tools and resources for addressing perinatal mental health needs. These resources help improve care delivery, patient outcomes, and provider confidence in navigating complex cases.
Arizona Perinatal Psychiatry Consultation Line
Call 888-290-1336 to consult with perinatal psychiatrists for free clinical guidance on mental health and substance use disorders. Available Monday-Friday, 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Learn more at https://apal.arizona.edu/schedule-consultation.Comprehensive Perinatal Mental Health Toolkit
Explore evidence-based resources to support your patients during the perinatal period: https://www.psychiatry.org/maternal.Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Screening Tool
Use this validated tool to identify perinatal depression and anxiety early: https://www.samhsa.gov/resource/dbhis/edinburgh-postnatal-depression-scale.Free Perinatal Psychiatry Webinars
Access educational webinars, assessments, and management guides on perinatal mental health at https://apal.arizona.edu/providers/azaap-project-echo.Perinatal Educational Materials
Download brochures and fact sheets to enhance patient education and care: https://www.postpartum.net/educational-materials/.Perinatal Mental Health Certification Program
Gain specialized training and certification to support families facing perinatal mental health challenges: https://www.postpartum.net/professionals/certification/.Perinatal Psychiatric Consultation Hotline
Call 1-877-499-4773 for free guidance on complex perinatal cases, including medication management and treatment planning. Visit their website at: https://apal.arizona.edu.Professional Perinatal Mental Health Training
Enroll in free or advanced courses covering perinatal mood disorders, anxiety, and best practices: https://www.postpartum.net/training/.
This resource is made possible through funding provided by the Health Resources and Services Administration, The Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program. U2WRH33311