Perinatal mental health
Certificate Training

BIRTHING BLACK:

PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH CERTIFICATION TRAINING

PERINATAL MOOD DISORDERS: COMPONENTS OF CARE

The Postpartum Support International (PSI) Certificate training is a thorough, evidence-based curriculum for Black health professionals who serve birthing persons

Get this in-demand certification and add specialty to your practice!

DATE: May 7-8th, 2026
TIME: 9am – 5pm

BIRTHING BLACK:

FATHERHOOD LIBERATED

PERINATAL MOOD DISORDERS: COMPONENTS OF CARE

Birthing Black: Fatherhood Liberated is a two-day training led by Postpartum Support International (PSI) trainers that builds practical skills in paternal perinatal mental health.

Join us and learn more!

DATE: June 17-18th, 2026
TIME: 9am- 5pm

Sponsor the birthing of new lives

Get this in demand certification and add the specialty to your practice

$1,000 Value ($500 Training and $500 to cover exam cost)
Special invite-only trainings for 100 Black health professionals
Your cost for the $1,000 training will only be $100 thanks to our partners and sponsors
Students pay a discounted rate of $50 for each of the trainings

Who is this for

Almost 50% of Black mothers will experience maternal mental health (MMH) conditions, according to the Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance. Studies show that dads also suffer from prenatal and postpartum depression and at similar rates as the mom. Yet dad depression is often dismissed or ignored.

Our Mission

We aim to advance and accelerate the Paternal Mental Health Movement in the DMV and nationally.  Our focus is on achieving equitable perinatal mental health outcomes by reducing undiagnosed and untreated mental health disorders in the BIPOC community.  We ultimately seek to reduce suicidal and homicidal ideation, loss of activities of daily living (ADLs) and income, and most importantly the loss of life. 

Our Solution

The Greater Washington Urban League (GWUL), Palladium, and Mary’s Center, with support from Postpartum Support International (PSI) and input from leading maternal health organizations, launched an action-oriented coalition in April 2023.

Through Birthing Black: One Healthy Mind at a Time, we are advancing a new standard of care that centers culturally affirming, effective mental health support for Black birthing persons.

Our vision is to expand the pipeline of Black health professionals equipped to serve birthing persons with culturally affirming, effective mental health care.

Through this effort, the PSI curriculum-based training and exam fee (a $1,000 value) will be offered for $100. The training will take place in the Washington, DC area and is open to providers nationwide. Increasing the number of PSI-certified Black health professionals will help drive improved mental health outcomes for Black birthing persons across the DMV and nationally. We intend for this to become an annual offering with an expanding reach each year.

Key Benefits

Elevate your expertise, expand your network, and amplify your impact with career-advancing opportunities and enhanced visibility.

Ability to skillfully assess and treat birthing persons experiencing distress.

Energizing coaching from our keynote speakers.

Listing in PSI online perinatal mental health provider directory.

Chance to earn up to 20 continuing education credits required to maintain license.

Two days of tremendous networking in a culturally affirming environment.

Listing on GWUL Website visible to the 10,000 families we serve annually.

Who can Attend

The PSI Certificate Training is a thorough and evidence-based curriculum designed for most anyone who serves birthing persons. This can include but is not limited to: