Implementing a National Navigation Service for Perinatal and Infant Mental Health : Early Learnings from the ForWhen Model

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ForWhen is an Australia-based national navigation service aimed at helping parents and carers navigate the perinatal mental health service landscape and connect them with appropriate support and clinical services. The current study forms part of a mixed-methods evaluation of the ForWhen program. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with ForWhen navigators during the early design and implementation phases of the service. Results were used to characterise the ForWhen navigator activities and responsibilities, identify navigator core competencies, and examine facilitators and barriers to successful implementation of a large-scale navigation program for perinatal and infant mental health. Further research will be crucial for evidencing the utility and potential of navigation models in addressing identified issues with access to treatment for perinatal and infant mental health issues.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:60

Enthalten in:

Community mental health journal - 60(2024), 3 vom: 18. Apr., Seite 581-588

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Harris, Sophia A [VerfasserIn]
Eapen, Valsamma [VerfasserIn]
Kohlhoff, Jane [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Journal Article
Navigation
Perinatal and Infant Mental Health
Program Evaluation
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

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Date Completed 05.03.2024

Date Revised 19.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1007/s10597-023-01211-0

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM364828536