Abstract This study sought to evaluate the cultural adequacy of materials and procedures of the Strengthening Families Program (SFP 10-14-UK) and to identify requirements for its cultural adaptation to Brazilian families. The descriptive study had 33 informants, including external observers, managers, multipliers, facilitators, adolescents, and parents. The data were collected at a pilot application in the Federal District. Direct observation was applied to four intervention groups, with seven meetings of 150 min for families, parents/guardians and adolescents, and mixed nominal groups at the end of the interventions. The results, analyzed through content analysis and descriptive statistics, provided evidence that SFP was perceived as sufficiently appealing, culturally relevant, and partially clear. Recommendations for cultural adaptation of linguistic aspects of the materials and procedures were made, considering the cultural and educational differences of the participant families. Focus on implementation quality, including infrastructure, families' mobilization and continuous planning, was recommended. Replication studies in other Brazilian regions and analyses of contextual and political dimensions are suggested.

Abstract: Objective: To provide evidence on perinatal mental healthcare in Mexico. Materials and methods: Descriptive and bivariate analyses of data from a cross-sectional probabilistic survey of 211 public obstetric units. Results: Over half (64.0%) of units offer mental healthcare; fewer offer perinatal depression (PND) detection (37.1%) and care (40.3%). More units had protocols/guidelines for PND detection and for care, respectively, in Mexico City-Mexico state (76.7%; 78.1%) than in Southern (26.5%; 36.4%), Northern (27.3%; 28.1%) and Central Mexico (50.0%; 52.7%). Conclusion: Protocols and provider training in PND, implementation of brief screening tools and psychosocial interventions delivered by non-clinical personnel are needed.

Resumen: Objetivo: Producir evidencia sobre atención para salud mental perinatal en México. Materials y métodos: Encuesta transversal probabilística de 211 unidades obstétricas públicas con análisis descriptivo y bivariado. Resultados: Más de la mitad (64.0%) de las unidades ofrece atención de salud mental; menos de la mitad ofrece detección (37.1%) o atención (40.3%) para depresión perinatal (DPN). En el DF/ Estado de México más unidades tienen protocolos/lineamientos para detección y atención para DPN (76.7%;78.1%) que en el sur (26.5%;36.4%), norte (27.3%; 28.1%) o centro (50.0%;52.7%) del país. Conclusión: Se requieren protocolos y capacitación en PND, implementación de herramientas breves de tamizaje e intervenciones psicosociales impartidas por personal no-clínico.

Abstract: Objective: To provide evidence on perinatal mental healthcare in Mexico. Materials and methods: Descriptive and bivariate analyses of data from a cross-sectional probabilistic survey of 211 public obstetric units. Results: Over half (64.0%) of units offer mental healthcare; fewer offer perinatal depression (PND) detection (37.1%) and care (40.3%). More units had protocols/guidelines for PND detection and for care, respectively, in Mexico City-Mexico state (76.7%; 78.1%) than in Southern (26.5%; 36.4%), Northern (27.3%; 28.1%) and Central Mexico (50.0%; 52.7%). Conclusion: Protocols and provider training in PND, implementation of brief screening tools and psychosocial interventions delivered by non-clinical personnel are needed.

Resumen: Objetivo: Producir evidencia sobre atención para salud mental perinatal en México. Materials y métodos: Encuesta transversal probabilística de 211 unidades obstétricas públicas con análisis descriptivo y bivariado. Resultados: Más de la mitad (64.0%) de las unidades ofrece atención de salud mental; menos de la mitad ofrece detección (37.1%) o atención (40.3%) para depresión perinatal (DPN). En el DF/ Estado de México más unidades tienen protocolos/lineamientos para detección y atención para DPN (76.7%;78.1%) que en el sur (26.5%;36.4%), norte (27.3%; 28.1%) o centro (50.0%;52.7%) del país. Conclusión: Se requieren protocolos y capacitación en PND, implementación de herramientas breves de tamizaje e intervenciones psicosociales impartidas por personal no-clínico.