Perinatal psychiatry training and practice in México

Abstract Perinatal psychiatry is a growing field in Mexico that requires specialized training to address mental disorders during pregnancy, the postpartum period, and breastfeeding. In recent years, two fellowship programs in perinatal psychiatry have been approved by the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México: one at the Instituto Nacional de Perinatología and another at the Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría “Ramón de la Fuente Muñiz.” This editorial describes the clinical and training experience at the latter institution, including interventions such as Narrative Exposure Therapy, the Circle of Security-Parenting program, and interdisciplinary collaboration with medical genetics. The need for inter-institutional and international collaboration, implementation of collaborative care models, and the establishment of Mother–Baby Units in the Mexican public healthcare sector are discussed. Keywords Perinatal psychiatry, perinatal mental health, psychiatric training, postpartum, Mexico.