September is Suicide Prevention Month: Moms are Not Immune
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. World Suicide Prevention day is next…
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Affecting all mothers
Maternal Mental Health Disorders are the most common complications of pregnancy
They impact, on average:
up to
1 in 5
Of the expecting and postpartum mothers in the U.S., mothers of color suffer at higher rates.
Over 150 counties
fall into high risk and large resource gap areas
Identifying the most vulnerable mothers without access to care
The Latest news
Prioritizing Maternal Mental Health Following the Surgeon General’s Advisory
The U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, has issued an advisory addressing…
New Substance Use Disorder Confidentiality Regulations: What It Means for Providers and Pregnant Patients
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently introduced significant…
Federal Agency AHRQ Identifies Evidence-Based Treatments for Maternal Mental Health
The recent report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ),…
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September is Suicide Prevention Month: Moms are Not ImmuneSeptember 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. …
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Prioritizing Maternal Mental Health Following the Surgeon General’s AdvisoryThe 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….
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New Substance Use Disorder Confidentiality Regulations: What It Means for Providers and Pregnant PatientsThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently introduced significant changes to the regulations governing the confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) patient records. These changes, part of a final rule issued earlier this year, are poised to transform how SUD care is coordinated across the healthcare system, offering new opportunities and challenges for providers, policymakers, and patients alike….
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Federal Agency AHRQ Identifies Evidence-Based Treatments for Maternal Mental HealthThe recent report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), “Nonpharmacologic Treatments for Maternal Mental Health Conditions,” offers valuable insights into various non-drug approaches for addressing mental health issues during the perinatal period (pregnancy and up to 12 months postpartum). Here’s a summary of the key findings and their implications for maternal mental health….
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September 10, 2024
Congressional Briefing on Maternal Suicide
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September 19, 2024
Perinatal Mental Health 101
Learn about the various Maternal Mental Health Disorders, the differences between…
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December 12, 2024
Perinatal Mental Health 101
Learn about the various Maternal Mental Health Disorders, the differences between them,…
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September 10, 2024
Congressional Briefing on Maternal Suicide
Join the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health and the American Foundation…
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September 19, 2024
Perinatal Mental Health 101
Learn about the various Maternal Mental Health Disorders, the differences between…
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December 12, 2024
Perinatal Mental Health 101
Learn about the various Maternal Mental Health Disorders, the differences between them,…
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