It has been an extraordinary year for the Policy Center.
We are proud to continue serving as a recognized “system orchestrator” and “field catalyst,” driving transformative change and offering critical insights across sectors.
live in maternal mental health professional shortage areas
this not only leaves mothers with no treatment options, but is also commonly noted by health insurance plans as the reason for their insufficient provider networks
A rule or plan of action, adopted and followed by a group, organization, or government
We are a policy think tank and field catalyst. We inform and facilitate systems change to improve women’s mental health during the childbearing years so that mothers, children, and families have the best opportunity to thrive.
The Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health responds to CMS and ONC’s request for information on strengthening the health technology ecosystem, highlighting the role of digital therapeutics, EMR integration, and equitable access in improving maternal mental health care….
This 2025 report updates the first-ever U.S. county-level analysis of maternal mental health (MMH) risk and resources. Despite provider growth since 2023, most high-risk areas still lack adequate support—revealing urgent, widening gaps in care….
The Policy Center is recognizing the recipients of the 2025 Maternal Mental Health Hero Awards during Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month. The awards program was established in 2020 to recognize a leader or organization that has transformed maternal mental health care. This year, a policymaker category was added, for which Governor Reynolds is the first to be honored….
In 2025, the overall national grade improved slightly from a D+ to a C- as state grades inched upwards. Twenty-six states’ scores improved in 2025: 19 states earned Ds and Fs, compared to 29 in 2024….