Submit an Article

At the HLC Maternal & Family Mental Health Research Center, we invite submissions to be featured on our site that reflect personal experience, professional insight, and community-centered perspectives on maternal and family mental health. Whether you're a researcher, advocate, practitioner, or parent, your voice matters here.

We Accept Submissions On Topics Such As:

  • Maternal mental health across the lifespan

  • Black families and generational healing

  • Culturally rooted therapeutic strategies

  • Family systems, advocacy, or lived experience

  • Reflections on care work, research, or community action

  • Interviews, essays, or case-based insights

Submission Guidelines

  • Length: 800–1,500 words

  • Format: .docx or Google Doc

  • Style: Professional yet conversational (APA citations optional)

  • Author Bio: 2–3 sentences about you

  • Optional: A headshot for author credit

  • Originality: Your work must be original and not previously published elsewhere, unless disclosed

Review Process

All submissions are reviewed by our team for relevance, clarity, and alignment with our mission. We may provide light edits or request revisions prior to publication. You’ll receive a decision within 2–3 weeks of submission.

What Happens If Accepted?

Accepted articles will be:

  • Published on our official site under “Articles & Publications”

  • Promoted via our newsletter and social media

  • Credited to you with full author attribution and bio

Author Rights

You retain full copyright to your work. By submitting, you grant us permission to publish it online and share it for educational or outreach purposes with appropriate credit.

How to Submit

Use the submission form below to upload your article and author details:

Questions?

Email us at info@hlcresearchcenter.org with any questions, pitches, or inquiries.