Mental Health Awareness and Promotion during the First 1000 Days of Life: An Expert Consensus

Hasto Wardoyo, Nila Djuwita Moeloek,Ray Wagiu Basrowi, Maria Ekowati, Kristin Samah,Widura Imam Mustopo, Emi Nurdjasmi,Indah Suci Widyahening,Bernie Endyarni Medise, Febriansyah Darus,Tonny Sundjaya, Bunga Pelangi

HEALTHCARE(2024)

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Abstract
The first 1000 days of life constitute a critical phase that will determine the optimum growth and development of a child. An important factor in this phase of life is the perinatal mental health of mothers and children. Mental health awareness is an important public health issue with significant impacts on mothers, spouses, and families, as well as the long-term emotional and cognitive development of children as well. However, the awareness and promotion of mental health within the realms of reproductive health, maternal health, and infant health, i.e., the first 1000 days of life, do not receive high prioritization in Indonesia. Nonetheless, Indonesia, with its existing primary healthcare system, has the potential to raise awareness of and promote the importance of perinatal mental health for its citizens. This experts' consensus proposes several strategies to maximize the usefulness of primary healthcare facilities in Indonesia, including Community Health Centers and Integrated Healthcare Posts, to support perinatal mental health awareness and promotion during the first 1000 days of life. The success of this program, in return, will improve the health status of women and children in Indonesia.
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one-thousand days of life,perinatal mental health,women,children,primary healthcare facilities,Indonesia
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