As maternal suicides have a lasting and far-reaching societal impact, it is important to prioritize maternal suicide prevention efforts. The negative impact of maternal mental distress and illness on child development is well-documented, as well as the impact of maternal suicidality on child wellness. Additionally, women diagnosed with postpartum depression have an elevated risk for suicide up to 18 years postpartum, showing the vast impact maternal depression and suicidality can have across a woman’s lifespan. In this brief, we examine how to prevent maternal suicides through clinical, systems, and policy shifts. …

Today, the Federal Government released new regulations to enforce the Federal Mental Health Parity law (first introduced in 2008), with……

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. World Suicide Prevention day is next week September 10, 2024. It’s important to acknowledge the thousands affected by suicide each year – and how we can all take steps to support suicide prevention. …

The U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, has issued an advisory addressing the mental health and well-being of parents and caregivers. This advisory emphasizes the profound impact that parental mental health has, not only on the individuals directly affected but also on their children and society at large….