Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health

Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health

Location: AU New England
Credits for Degree:  9 semester credits
Standard Mode of Instruction: Online
Standard time to completion: 12 months

*Please note: This certificate is not eligible to use Title IV financial aid at this time.

Program Overview

Perinatal mental health is a unique discipline, addressing the needs of pregnant and birthing people and their families. Perinatal mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety affect approximately one in five birthing people. Crisis situations unique to the perinatal period, such as birth trauma, postpartum psychosis, and infant loss require trained clinicians who specialize in supporting clients through this challenging time. The perinatal mental health certificate prepares providers to work with pregnant people and new parents by empowering students with the skills to assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of perinatal mental health conditions. Students in this certificate will also study ethics, social justice, culture, and advocacy within the realm of reproductive health care. By completing this certificate, students will be equipped to work in a variety of care settings and to affect change in health care systems. 

Current Tuition and Fees

University Tuition and Fees