From Public Health to PBHC: Supporting Mothers Through Fertility, Pregnancy, and Motherhood After 40
Shelly Lucas’s path from public health and nonprofit work to becoming a Certified Perinatal Behavioral Health Coach (PBHC) through the FamilyWell Academy reflects a growing movement of professionals expanding access to maternal mental health care. Drawing from her own experience of becoming a mother later in life, she now supports women through fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum with practical, skills-based emotional support.
OB/GYN as the Front Door to Mental Health Care: New Evidence on Treating Perinatal Depression and Anxiety
This article breaks down new research from the Maternal and Child Health Journal evaluating FamilyWell Health’s Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) embedded in OB/GYN care. Learn how this tech-enabled, coach-driven approach improves access, engagement, and outcomes for perinatal depression and anxiety in real-world clinical settings.
From Classroom to Maternal Mental Health: How One Teacher Became a Behavioral Health Coach for Moms
Learn how an educator transitioned into perinatal mental health and became a Certified Perinatal Behavioral Health Coach (PBHC) supporting mothers through pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood.
Expanding Birth Work Into Perinatal Behavioral Health Support: A Doula’s PBHC Journey
From birth work to mental health support: doula Lila Aguilar shares she helps parents navigate anxiety, identity shifts, and early parenthood as a Certified Perinatal Behavioral Health Coach.
Understanding Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs): A Guide for Providers
Learn about identifying common PMADs, and how to support patients living with PMADs.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Postpartum Depression: 5 Practical Strategies for Perinatal Care
Seasonal depression can intensify postpartum and pregnancy-related mood changes. Learn evidence-based strategies perinatal providers can use to safely support patients during winter months.
Perinatal Behavioral Health Coach Certification: 12 Frequently Asked Questions
Thinking about becoming a Perinatal Behavioral Health Coach? Explore certification details, mentorship, effectiveness, career options, and real-world outcomes.
What Is a Mental Health Coach? Effectiveness, Training, and Career Pathways
Learn what a mental health coach does, how effective mental health coaching is, and what to look for in a mental health coach certification.
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