News and blogs

All the latest news, comment and blogs from the Maternal Mental Health Alliance, as well as new research and updates from the perinatal mental health community.

5th February 2025 | 2 min read

MP highlights urgent need for better maternal mental health support in parliamentary debate

Today, Laura Kyrke-Smith MP led an important debate on maternal mental health in Westminster Hall, sharing the heartbreaking story of her friend Sophie, who died by suicide just 10 weeks after giving birth to her third baby.

23rd January 2025 | 1 min read

ASPEN team wins King's Engaged Research Award 2025

The Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA) is thrilled to celebrate alongside the ASPEN team - Kaat De Backer and Dr Abigail Easter - as winners of the 2025 King’s Engaged Research Award in the Communicating Research (National) category.

22nd January 2025 | 2 min read

New project to support young mums’ mental health in North East England

The Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA) is pleased to announce new funding from the Pilgrim Trust to support a ‘Young Mums Maternal Mental Health Link Work Service’ in North East England, delivered in collaboration with Sunderland Counselling Service and Ways to Wellness.

20th January 2025 | 1 min read

We're hiring: Chief Executive and National Programme Manager roles live

The Maternal Mental Health Alliance are currently recruiting for a new Chief Executive and a National Programme Manager to lead an exciting new chapter.

9th January 2025 | 2 min read

MBRRACE-UK: Maternal death rate has decreased but mental health issues remain a leading cause

The latest data on maternal mortality in the UK (2021-2023) from MBRRACE-UK highlights key trends and areas of concern, particularly regarding mental health and disparities in outcome for different socioeconomic and ethnic groups.

7th January 2025 | 1 min read

The National Lottery Community Fund boosts efforts to tackle perinatal mental health inequities

The National Lottery Community Fund has awarded the Maternal Mental Health Alliance a grant towards a new five-year project to address long-standing inequities in perinatal mental health care across the UK.

9th December 2024 | 1 min read

Autumn/Winter 2024 eBulletin available now!

Issue 29 of the MMHA's eBulletin is out now! The Alliance eBulletin is a one-stop-shop for updates on the Everyone's Business campaign, which calls for all women and families in the UK impacted by perinatal mental illness to receive the care they need, when and where they need it.

14th November 2024 | 1 min read

New research partnership to shape the future of mental healthcare for Black mothers

The Motherhood Group is leading a new research project with support from Centre for Mental Health and the Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA) to better understand and advocate for the mental health needs of Black mothers across the UK.

31st October 2024 | 1 min read

MMHA’s response to the 2024 autumn budget

Justin Irwin, CEO of the Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA), responds to the Autumn 2024 budget, delivered on 30 October 2024.

16th October 2024 | 6 min read

Out of the Shadows: Finding hope after a perinatal mental health crisis

Read Krystal's story of navigating perinatal mental health challenges, from postpartum psychosis to recovery. Learn how she found hope, rebuilt her bond with her baby, and stepped 'Out of the Shadows' to raise awareness and help others facing similar struggles.

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