Project Overview
Objectives and Expected Outcomes
● Validation of an enhanced maternal mental health support via an integrated care pathway that includes therapy delivered virtually as well as community-based interventions for BEM women
● Increased early identification of perinatal mental health issues among BEM women through the use of the ERA Care self-assessment tool.
● Improved PPIE levels from BEM participants in mental health service design, leading to greater mental health literacy and reduced stigma within BEM communities.
● Improved equity of access to mental health resources, particularly for underrepresented groups.
● Produce a health economic analysis scoping feasibility report
Project Team
● Education and Resource Development Team: Lisa Moulding, Zakiya Nosakhere, Faith Ndebele, Gemma Poole.
● Diverse Community Group Leaders (DCGL): CAHN (Manchester), SAHA (Leicester), Heya Group (Nottingham), Babes in the Wood (Birmingham).
● Clinical Team: Era Care (Blum Health Team), Dr. Julian (Dr. Julian Team), NHS Trust
● Support Organisation: The Essential Baby Co CIC (haPPIE Research Group, haPPIE Academy & haPPIE Collaborators).
● Project Manager: Aira Gucilatar (The Essential Baby Company Ltd).