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Navigating the Perinatal Journey Toolkit
Comprehensive perinatal mental wellness resources now available
Perinatal behavioral health conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and sleep challenges affect one in five new and expectant parents in Washington State. To support providers, families, and community partners, Health Care Authority (HCA), in collaboration with state and university partners, has released a new toolkit: Navigating the Perinatal Journey: Mental Wellness Tools for Every Step.
This flexible resource can be used as a complete collection or as individual topic-specific toolkits to help identify, screen, and treat perinatal behavioral health concerns with confidence and compassion.
Each section includes practical tools, evidence-based screening guidance, and clinical resources for:
- Perinatal anxiety and depression
- ADHD during the perinatal period
- Maternal suicide and risk assessment
- Maternal sleep and well-being
- Behavioral health integration in primary care
What to expect
The toolkit is designed to support both clinical and community settings, offering adaptable materials for providers, care teams, and organizations serving pregnant and postpartum individuals.
Explore the toolkit: Navigating the Perinatal Journey
Stay tuned: A webinar highlighting how to use this toolkit—individually or as a full resource—is coming soon.