Reproductive Mental Health

Discover evidence-based information, best practices, and compassionate guidance for healthcare professionals to deliver care that supports the mental health of people and families on their reproductive journeys.
Tools & resources

In collaboration with BC Women's Health Foundation, the Perinatal Services BC and BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre, and the BC Reproductive Mental Health Program have developed several tools, videos, and practice guidelines to support healthcare professionals who care for individuals experiencing mental health challenges and disorders before, during and after pregnancy and birth. 



 

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Best Practice Guidelines for Mental Health Disorders in the Perinatal Period: Substance Use Disorders (2023)

This guidance describes best practices for the care of birthing individuals with substance use disorders in the perinatal period (before pregnancy to after birth). 

Click here to download the PDF


Best Practice Guidelines for Mental Health Disorders in the Perinatal Period (2014)

This guidance describes best practices for the care of birthing individuals with depression, anxiety disorders, bipoloar disorder and psychotic disorders, including postpartum psychosis, in the perinatal period (before pregnancy to after birth).


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Education & training
PMHSU Conferences

​BC Women’s Mental Health and Substance Use Programs + Initiatives hosts an annual conference dedicated to advancing the continuum of care for perinatal mental health and substance use for pregnant and/or parenting individuals. Learn more about the conferences below.


2026 Conference

​​Save the Date!​

​The next Perinatal Mental Health and Substance Use (PMHSU) Confer​ence will be held October 5 to 7, 2026, in person at the Sheraton Van​couver Airport Hotel.  

Stay tuned for ​more information!​


2025 Forum

Perinatal Mental Health and Substance Use (PMHSU) Forum 2025: Amplify. Activate. Advance.

Virtual half-day event on the morning of October 8, 2025.​​


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