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
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On September 24th and 25th, the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health attended the Kennedy Forum’s Alignment for Progress Conference at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. We joined hundreds of leaders in the mental health and substance use disorder (MH/SUD) community. …
In September 2024, the Federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced an effort to expand access to mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment for more than 10 million people across the country, by investing $240 million in 400+ community health centers (CHCs). …
This week, our Executive Director Joy Burkhard, had the honor of attending the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting, where a promising announcement was made by First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. In a step forward for women’s health, the U.S. Department of Defense committed to investing $500 million annually in women’s health research, focusing on conditions that uniquely, disproportionately, or differently affect women. The initiative will address critical issues such as ovarian cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and musculoskeletal injuries.
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On September 13th, the White House celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) ), a piece of landmark bipartisan legislation. The topic of discussion was the ongoing efforts to address gender-based violence, and new action taken by the administration was highlighted….