A national organization focused on maternal mental health has received formal accreditation for its professional certification program. Postpartum Support International announced that its Perinatal Mental Health Certification Program has been accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies, known as the NCCA. The NCCA is widely recognized as a leading accrediting body for professional certification programs in the United States.
Perinatal mental health refers to the mental health of people during pregnancy and in the period following childbirth. Conditions such as postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, and perinatal mood disorders affect a significant number of new and expectant parents. Despite how common these conditions are, they are frequently underdiagnosed and undertreated. Access to providers who are specifically trained in perinatal mental health remains limited in many parts of the country.
The certification program run by Postpartum Support International is designed to equip mental health professionals with specialized knowledge and clinical skills for working with this population. Earning NCCA accreditation means the program has met nationally recognized standards for certification development, administration, and maintenance.
For clinicians, holding a credential accredited by the NCCA carries additional professional weight. It signals to patients, employers, and insurers that the certification was granted through a rigorous and independently validated process. For the broader field of maternal mental health, the accreditation represents a step toward standardizing what it means to be trained and credentialed in perinatal care.
Postpartum Support International has been working in this space for decades, providing education, training, and support resources for both professionals and families. The accreditation of its certification program adds formal recognition to its role in shaping how providers are prepared to identify and treat perinatal mental health conditions.
