Date/Time
Date(s) - 07/10/2025 - 09/10/2025
All Day
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Nearly one in five women in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) suffer from one or more common perinatal mental disorders (CPMDs) such as depression and anxiety. Mental well-being is needed for individuals, families, and communities to thrive, yet it is often overlooked. For adolescent girls and women, mental disorders are the most frequent complications during the vulnerable time of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. Poor mental health during this period has long-term implications on the health outcomes of adolescent girls and women as well as intergenerational effects on their children’s health. Join us to determine how to create successful maternal mental health initiatives that engage faith actors, who are well-positioned to raise awareness, reduce misinformation and stigma, and decrease barriers for utilizing mental health services.
