Bridging Gaps in Perinatal Mental Health: A Review of Peer and Non-specialist Supports for Racially, Ethnically and Culturally Diverse Communities in the U.S.
Overview
This narrative review synthesizes U.S.-based studies on peer and non-specialist delivered perinatal mental health support for racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse populations. It highlights quantitative findings linking structured programs to improved depression, anxiety, and parenting outcomes, alongside qualitative insights emphasizing cultural resonance and trust. The authors note that while these models show promise, further research is needed to establish effectiveness and guide dissemination through implementation science and policy innovation.
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- Antonella Onofrietti Magrassi (University of Colorado Boulder), Anahí Collado (University of Colorado Boulder), Laurel M. Hicks (University of Colorado Boulder), Samuel Hubley (University of Colorado Boulder), Desirée Bauer (University of Colorado Boulder), Sona Dimidjian (University of Colorado Boulder)
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- 2026-06-26
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- 10.1007/s11920-026-01692-2
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@article{allodium:d4c762a0f4a740c3,
title = {Bridging Gaps in Perinatal Mental Health: A Review of Peer and Non-specialist Supports for Racially, Ethnically and Culturally Diverse Communities in the U.S.},
author = {Antonella Onofrietti Magrassi and Anahí Collado and Laurel M. Hicks and Samuel Hubley and Desirée Bauer and Sona Dimidjian},
year = {2026},
journal = {PubMed Central},
doi = {10.1007/s11920-026-01692-2},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s11920-026-01692-2}
}RIS
TY - JOUR TI - Bridging Gaps in Perinatal Mental Health: A Review of Peer and Non-specialist Supports for Racially, Ethnically and Culturally Diverse Communities in the U.S. AU - Magrassi, Antonella Onofrietti AU - Collado, Anahí AU - Hicks, Laurel M. AU - Hubley, Samuel AU - Bauer, Desirée AU - Dimidjian, Sona PY - 2026 PB - PubMed Central DO - 10.1007/s11920-026-01692-2 UR - https://doi.org/10.1007/s11920-026-01692-2 ER -
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Magrassi, A. O., Collado, A., Hicks, L. M., Hubley, S., Bauer, D., & Dimidjian, S. (2026). Bridging Gaps in Perinatal Mental Health: A Review of Peer and Non-specialist Supports for Racially, Ethnically and Culturally Diverse Communities in the U.S.. PubMed Central. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11920-026-01692-2
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