Mental Health for Moms: Increasing Scalability of Evidence-Based Treatment Using a Coaching Model
Overview
In this Stress, Trauma, and Resilience (STAR) Seminar, Dr. Niles will showcase how Prospera leverages a unique model of mental health coaches to deliver scalable, evidence-based interventions specifically for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Dr. Niles will detail the protocols Prospera uses for hiring, training, and supervising coaches, ensuring that they are equipped with the necessary skills to address the unique mental health challenges faced by women during pregnancy and postpartum. Additionally, Dr. Niles will present data on the acceptability and feasibility of Prospera’s program, highlighting how their model has been received by patients. This includes insights from over 1,600 mothers who have engaged with Prospera’s services. Finally, Dr. Niles will share outcome data on symptom reduction, demonstrating the potential impact of Prospera's program for maternal mental health on a large scale.
Learning objectives
- Identify how coaches can be trained and supported to administer evidence-based treatments (EBTs)
- Describe Prospera's model and safeguards to ensure coaching is the appropriate level of care
- Summarize the potential for coaching to address the accessibility, scalability, and affordability of evidence-based treatment for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders
Professional credit
- This activity offers the following types of credit: APA
- 1.0 CEs are available.
- Additional details can be found in the activity document for this resource.
