Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Brooklyn College President Michelle J. Anderson announced an Advanced Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health, the first of its kind in New York. Targeted at healthcare and early education professionals, this program aims to assist pregnant individuals facing mental health challenges. Co-developed with input from the Maternal Health Task Force, the initiative includes 120 clinical hours and will launch in spring 2025. The program targets racial and socioeconomic disparities in mental healthcare access, addressing the alarming rates of pregnancy-associated deaths linked to mental health issues.
"Mental health is the leading cause of pregnancy-associated death in New York City right now. That's unacceptable and absolutely something we can and should be solving for," said Reynoso.
"Brooklyn College's Perinatal Mental Health program will be a key piece of the puzzle, and I am so grateful for their partnership in this fight to make Brooklyn the safest borough in the city to have a baby."
"We are thrilled to develop this innovative curriculum, which seamlessly combines academic excellence with tangible, real-world impact. This initiative is a testament to our unwavering commitment to perinatal health."
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