Established in 1980
The International Marcé Society for Perinatal Mental Health
The International Marcé Society for Perinatal Mental Health
an international, interdisciplinary organization dedicated to supporting research and assistance surrounding prenatal and postpartum mental health for mothers, fathers and their babies.
Our Mission
The overall mission of the International Marcé Society is to sustain an international perinatal mental health community to promote research and high quality clinical care around the world. The Society aims to promote, facilitate, and communicate about research into all aspects of the mental health of women or perinatal individuals, their partners, family members and infants during the perinatal period. This involves a broad range of research activities ranging from basic science through to health services and development of best practice care and prevention.
Our People
The Society is multidisciplinary and encourages involvement from all disciplines including: psychiatrists, psychologists, paediatricians, obstetricians, midwives, nurses, early childhood specialists. The Society also encourages the involvement of consumer advocacy and self-help groups.
Our Meeting
The Society holds an international meeting every two years, which is hosted by the President. These are lively meetings with a high quality scientific content that brings together researchers, clinicians and consumers from around the world.
Messages from Leadership
Former President Louise Howard offers her vision for the International Marcé Society
Past president Jane Fisher discusses the Care for Child Development Program