Perinatal Mental Health Project
Caring for Mothers / Caring for the Future
More than 1 in 3 women in Khayelitsha (part of the Cape Town metropolis) experience postnatal depression. The public health service has been unable to provide for these women within maternity services or within mental health services. This is despite a wide body of evidence that distress in the mother may have long-lasting physical, cognitive and emotional effects on her children. The PMHP is a mental health service integrated routinely, on site, within the primary maternal care environment. The PMHP provides interactive mental health training for a wide range of health providers working with women and children. .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The Children’s Institute (Faculty of Humanities)
Promoting enquiry into the situation of children
The Institute’s goal is to promote effective policies and interventions that address the needs and rights of children. The Institute has a strong profile in Africa as it investigates child rights, child poverty, child health, and the impact of HIV/AIDS on children
The unit is presently seeking to secure a long-term funding partner to enable it to continue with its important work. .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
These are but a few of the projects presently being undertaken with the University of Cape Town's Faculty of Health Sciences. .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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