Press Releases
2021
2020 Mom Applauds Sens. Hassan and Tillis for Introducing the TRIUMPH for New Moms Act to Reduce Maternal Suicide and Close Gaps in Maternal Mental Healthcare for New Moms
Washington, DC - September 21, 2021 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
As the U.S. observes National Suicide Prevention Month and National Recovery Month, it is crucial that we pay particular attention to the impact of mental health conditions on new mothers. Maternal suicide is one of the leading causes of maternal mortality, with suicides comprising up to 20% of all postpartum deaths. These suicides are driven in large part by the maternal mental health crisis, which impacts 1 in 5 new moms.
Federal support for maternal mental health services is often fragmented and siloed across executive branch departments and agencies, leaving vulnerable moms in the lurch. Today, in an effort to address these gaps, Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced the Taskforce Recommending Improvements for Unaddressed Mental Perinatal & Postpartum Health (TRIUMPH) for New Moms Act of 2021. The bill will create a federal task force and national strategy to coordinate government resources, improve program efficiency, and work strategically with Governors to increase mental health prevention and treatment services for moms across the United States.
The TRIUMPH Act will coalesce key agencies within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), other federal departments, as well as other stakeholders, to: 1) review existing federal programs that address maternal mental health and better coordinate those programs; 2) identify and report on best practices related to prevention, screening, early intervention, referral to care, and treatment for mothers with mental health issues; 3) develop a national strategy for maternal mental health; 4) and work with Governors to disseminate the strategy and implement best practices in the states.
By breaking down the bureaucracy and clarifying executive branch strategy, we can direct resources to the families and communities most in need. Currently, 50% of moms suffering from maternal mental health conditions are never identified and treated, leading to long-term effects on the mother and infant. TRIUMPH will equip existing maternal and infant health programs with best practices, cross-departmental partnerships, and a focus on mental health care integration in order to protect new moms and families at the most vulnerable time in their lives.
“Mothers too often face immense mental health challenges before and after giving birth, and new moms need more support to help them manage and overcome these health concerns,” Senator Hassan said. “Our bipartisan bill would take long-overdue steps to coordinate a federal response to address postpartum depression and anxiety, as well as the devastating rate of maternal suicides. I will continue to work with Senator Tillis and my colleagues across the aisle to get pregnant and postpartum mothers the resources that they need to take care of themselves and their babies.”
“We need to remove the stigma attached to mental health, especially for new moms who are battling with postpartum depression,” said Senator Tillis. “We must support mothers and streamline suicide prevention and mental health treatment services, and this legislation does just that. I am proud to work with Senator Hassan on this important bipartisan legislation to provide resources to mothers across North Carolina and the rest of the country.”
Shalini Wickramatilake, Director of Public Policy for 2020 Mom, said, “The TRIUMPH Act will not only improve efficiency at the federal level but also at the individual level, ensuring that moms receive mental health services that are effective and efficient.” Wickramatilake added, “2020 Mom is proud to be partnering with lawmakers on this important piece of legislation. We applaud Senators Hassan and Tillis for their leadership and commitment to ensuring that moms receive the care that they need.”
Learn more about the bill here.
Contact:
Shalini Wickramatilake, Director of Public Policy, 2020 Mom
shalini@2020mom.org
About 2020 Mom:
2020 Mom is a national nonprofit organization committed to closing the gaps in maternal mental health care by advancing effective policies. Learn more at http://www.2020mom.org.
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2020 Mom Welcomes Two New Staff Members to the Executive Leadership Team
LaToya Davis, Communications and Marketing Director; Shalini Wickramatilake, Director of Public Policy, join 2020 Mom to further its work to aggressively close the gaps in maternal mental health.
LaToya Davis
Shalini Wickramatilake
LOS ANGELES, CA — July 15, 2020— For Immediate Release
2020 Mom, a nonprofit advocacy organization whose mission is to close gaps in maternal mental health care, welcomes two new members to the staff, LaToya Davis as the Director of Communications and Marketing, and Shalini Wickramatilake, Director of Public Policy.
LaToya Davis, MS is an innovative communications and marketing leader with more than ten years of experience in the corporate and nonprofit sectors with experience working for iHeartRadio and Under Armour. In her role, LaToya will be responsible for helping to build and lead multi-faceted and multi-channel communications and marketing strategies to advance 2020 Mom's mission.
"I was first introduced to 2020 Mom through a communications leadership organization where I'm an active member. After reading and learning about 2020 Mom's mission in closing the gap in maternal mental health and being a leader in the public health crisis space, I was not only impressed, but knew I wanted to be a part of something so powerful," said Davis. “My passion resides in strengthening parenting support for mothers and helping to solve the elaborate public mental health crisis."
Shalini Wickramatilake, MHS is a public health and policy professional whose hope is that anyone struggling with mental health or addiction issues can access the services they need. Before joining 2020 Mom, Shalini served as the Associate Director of Federal Affairs for the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD), where she held several previous positions and focused on issues related to substance use disorders. In addition to her work at 2020 Mom, Shalini is pursuing her Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree at the Johns Hopkins University’s Bloomberg School of Public Health.
“I have always been interested in women’s health issues, and I’m excited to use my health policy expertise to positively impact mothers across the country. We currently have a maternal mental health crisis, and moms are not getting the support they need. I look forward to working with lawmakers, the Federal Administration, and critical public health stakeholders to ensure that all mothers get the mental health screening, treatment, and recovery support services they need and deserve,” Wickramatilake said. “2020 Mom is a leader in this space, and I’m thrilled to be joining at a time when maternal mental health is increasingly getting attention at the national level.”
Contact:
Joy Burkhard
310-955-1081
About 2020 Mom
2020 Mom works to close gaps in maternal mental health care by advancing regulatory and legislative policy change and by providing tools and convening opportunities for change agents.
Learn more at http://www.2020mom.org
TRIUMPH for New Moms Act To Build Strategy for Improved Mental Health of U.S. Mothers
2020 Mom champions a new bill calling for the formation of a federal interdepartmental maternal mental health task force and strategic plan to identify opportunities, coordinate resources, and build upon programs to improve the well-being of mothers.
WASHINGTON DC - June 29, 2021— For Immediate Release
Up to 20% of pregnant and postpartum mothers will suffer from a maternal mental health disorder like postpartum depression or anxiety. Screening to detect these disorders isn’t conducted routinely, and treatment, when offered, is often fragmented, expensive, and delayed.
Untreated maternal mental health disorders impair mother-infant interactions, which can lead to negative behavioral, cognitive, and emotional impact on the child.
A recent study concluded that untreated disorders cost the U.S. over $14 billion dollars each year. This includes the cost of productivity loss, preterm births, long-term health care costs, and child behavioral/developmental costs.
In an effort to close this gap, on Tuesday, House of Representatives members Nanette Barragán (D-CA-44th District), Larry Bucshon (R-IN-8th District), Young Kim (R-CA-39thDistrict), and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE-District At-Large) introduced the Taskforce Recommending Improvements for Unaddressed Mental Perinatal and Postpartum Health (TRIUMPH) for New Mothers Act. The TRIUMPH Act calls for the formation of a maternal mental health task force of federal agencies to (1) Review and identify existing programs and best practices; (2) Close gaps, eliminate federal duplication, and coordinate federal resources; and (3) Create a national strategy and issue recommendations to Governors.
“The high rate of mental health conditions among new mothers is heartbreaking and it demands action. At a time that should be full of joy, we must ensure that women get the mental and physical health care they need. The TRIUMPH for New Moms Act will help us achieve that goal,” Diaz Barragán said.
“Indiana has the third highest maternal mortality rate in the country. This is an urgent health care challenge that we must address, and the great news is that we can. Research indicates that, in many cases, these deaths can be prevented through targeted solutions like increasing mental health support for pregnant and new mothers,” said Dr. Bucshon. “I have long been working to tackle this crisis, and I am proud to help introduce the TRIUMPH for New Moms Act, which will create a task force of experts designated specifically to improve maternal mental health and reduce maternal mortality rates.”
“As a mother of four, I am familiar with the struggles new mothers often face,” said Kim. “I’m proud to join this bipartisan effort to support mothers and provide targeted resources to women and families who need it most.”
“Maternal health outcomes, especially among women of color, is a public health emergency in our country. In combating any public health emergency, we need information, coordination, and action. That’s why today, I’m proud to join with my colleagues to introduce the TRIUMPH for New Moms Act,” said Blunt Rochester. “This bill will review and determine best practices for maternal health, coordinate and streamline federal resources to get them where they need to go, and most importantly, create a coordinated national strategy to help mothers throughout the country.”
The nonprofit advocacy organization 2020 Mom is proud to be partnering with these congress members to guide the legislative process. Learn more about the bill here.
Contact:
Shalini Wickramatilake
shalini@2020mom.org
About 2020 Mom
2020 Mom works to close gaps in maternal mental health care by advancing regulatory and legislative policy change and by providing tools and convening opportunities for change agents.
Learn more at http://www.2020mom.org
2020 Mom Announces Year-End Impact Report and New Board Members Jaime Cabrera, Sheryl Connelly, and Jasper Hendricks, III
National Maternal Mental Health Social Good Non-Profit Unveils its 2020 Impact Report and Expands Board of Directors
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire
2020 Mom, a national non-profit organization focused on the prevention, early detection and treatment of maternal mental health disorders like postpartum depression, unveiled its 2020 Impact Report and announces that Jaime Cabrera, MPH, Sheryl Connelly, and Jasper Hendricks, III have joined its Board of Directors.
"We are pleased to share our reach and successes in our 2020 Impact Report, despite 2020 requiring all of us to change course. After laying the groundwork for change for over nine years, we are even more committed to doubling down on execution of closing the remaining gaps in maternal mental health as we head into our next decade," said Joy Burkhard, Executive Director.
2020 Mom is honored to have the following new board members join the organization on this journey:
Jaime Cabrera is the Executive Director of the Colorado Perinatal Care Quality Collaborative. She brings extensive nonprofit and healthcare experience in strategic planning, board governance, resource development and management, operations and finance. Ms. Cabrera will leverage her passion and strengths to increase visibility and enhance 2020 Mom's public image, support a strong infrastructure, cultivate donors, and grow new revenue streams.
Sheryl Connelly is a globally-recognized corporate futurist for Ford Motor Company who has been leading cross-functional teams of professionals in long-term planning and strategy exercises for over a decade. Sheryl's expertise will be instrumental in continuing to develop and support 2020 Mom's strategy, marketing, and communications efforts.
Jasper Hendricks, III is a policy and nonprofit consultant and brings a wealth of nonprofit experience, specifically in bringing together diverse groups for the purposes of developing strategies around common legislative, fundraising, and advocacy goals. Jasper is skilled at relationship development and is looking forward to connecting even more change agents in health, equity and policy to drive 2020 Mom's continued impact.
"We are so delighted to welcome these strategic visionaries to our Board as we enter the next phase of our work closing gaps in maternal mental health," says Carole Mendoza, Chair of 2020 Mom's Board of Directors.
"There has never been a more important time to ensure that the health delivery system is doing what it should to detect and treat mental health disorders, especially in the population we serve - the wellbeing of a mother is fundamental to a family's ability to thrive," said Burkhard.
About 2020 Mom
Founded in 2011, 2020 Mom is working to prevent suffering of mothers, babies and families associated with untreated maternal mental health disorders, like postpartum depression. 2020 Mom has driven the national conversation from one centered around raising awareness to one focused on closing gaps in the healthcare delivery system. The organization's work centers around scaling change: identification of evidenced based and emerging solutions, cross-sector collaboration, and driving legislative and regulatory policy solutions.
LinkedIn: @2020 Mom
Facebook: @2020Mom
Twitter: @2020MomProject
Instagram: @2020_Mom
For media inquiries, please contact Kelly Nielson at 310-955-1081 or 262198@email4pr.com
2020
2020 Mom Announces Election of its Board of Trustees’ Chairperson and Secretary
Carole Mendoza, benefits/HR executive, to serve as Chairperson; Kobi Ajayi, graduate research assistant, to serve as Secretary, leading 2020 Mom into its second decade.
Carole Mendoza
Kobi Ajayi
LOS ANGELES, CA — October 6, 2020— For Immediate Release
2020 Mom, a nonprofit advocacy organization whose mission is to close gaps in maternal mental health care, announces the election of Carole Mendoza to Chairperson of its board of trustees, succeeding Dr. Aviril (Apple) Sepulveda and Interim Chairperson, John Smith.
Mrs. Mendoza is a global employee benefits executive and most recently served as the organization’s Treasurer.
“I first engaged with 2020 Mom because I was passionate about the organization’s mission and impressed with its ability to attract multiple stakeholders to the table to solve the complex maternal mental health-public health crisis. The organization’s impact on closing gaps in maternal mental health is impressive,” said Mendoza. “I am delighted to now lead the board as we enter the next phase of our development.”
Kobi Ajayi, a public health graduate research assistant at Texas A&M University, was elected Board Secretary.
“We are extremely grateful for the five years of leadership Dr. Aviril Sepulveda provided while on the board of trustees. Her insight and dedication to the organization’s growth have been remarkable,” said Joy Burkhard, Executive Director.
“As we head into the next decade, we are ready to empower change agents to improve the health delivery system and strengthen parenting support for mothers,” said Burkhard.
Contact:
Kelly Nielson
310-955-1081
About 2020 Mom
Up to one in five women suffer from maternal mental health disorders like postpartum depression. Screening to detect these disorders is not universal, and treatment, when offered, is fragmented and delayed. 2020 Mom is closing these gaps by advancing regulatory and legislative policy change and providing tools and convening opportunities for change agents.
Learn more at http://www.2020mom.org.
Perigee Fund Invests in 2020 Mom, Executive Director Joins From Cigna
Joy Burkhard, MBA
LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 29, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 2020 Mom has been awarded a significant multi-year capacity investment by the Perigee Fund, a philanthropic organization focused in supporting early parenting, so families can thrive.
Effective August 1, 2020 Mom’s Board of Directors is pleased to hire Joy Burkhard, MBA, the organization’s founder, as its full-time Executive Director. Joy will be departing Cigna after nearly 25 years, where she has held leadership roles in supporting regulatory compliance and quality improvement efforts.
“It’s been an honor to work for Cigna, where I have learned about the complex U.S. healthcare system which has enabled me to understand the gaps in our system,” said Burkhard. “I’m incredibly grateful for Perigee’s investment in 2020 Mom; as a mother and health and well-being change agent, I’m very much looking forward to both having more time with my family and putting 100% of my professional energy and heart into driving more change through the powerful organization, 2020 Mom.”
About Perigee Fund
Perigee Fund seeks to expand access to infant and early childhood mental health care and to strengthen support for parents and caregivers who are foundational to children’s development. Learn more: https://perigeefund.org/
About 2020 Mom
2020 Mom is a social change 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization driving systems and policy change to close gaps in maternal and mental health care. Learn more: https://www.2020mom.org/
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*Photo caption: Joy Burkhard, MBA.
Media Contact:
Kelly Nielson
Kelly@2020Mom.org
(310) 760-1313
2020 Mom Founder and Executive Director Joy Burkhard to Serve as Expert Advisor for AHRQ Rural Postpartum Mental Health Challenge
Washington, DC, MAY 21, 2020 – In May, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) announced that Joy Burkhard, MBA was selected to serve as an expert advisor for their Cross-Sectional Innovation to Improve Rural Postpartum Mental Health Challenge.
The challenge aims to drive both proposal and narrative submissions, allowing the initiative to highlight success stories in rural postpartum mental health and encourage future innovative approaches. Currently, rural women and families face a variety of barriers to accessing mental health care for postpartum mental health problems. These include cost, transportation, childcare, and potential new challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. AHRQ and Ms. Burkhard look forward to examining the cross-cutting solutions submitted to this challenge that encompass digital health, non-traditional partners, and provide treatment and support for postpartum mental health care.
Joy serves as the founding executive director of 2020 Mom, a non-profit, advocacy organization driving system and policy change to close gaps in maternal mental health.
To learn more about the AHRQ challenge and to participate, click here.
About 2020 Mom
2020 Mom, founded in 2011 is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is closing gaps in maternal mental health care through education, advocacy, and collaboration. 2020 Mom understands the complex health care system and how to change the tide so all mothers are screened, diagnosed, and treated for maternal mental health disorders. Because of its proven track record, 2020 Mom is recognized as a national go-to organization that is advancing systems and policy change for maternal health.
2020 Mom is a social change 501(c)3 nonprofit organization driving systems and policy change to close gaps in maternal mental health care.
Media Contact:
Sophia Paliov
sophia@spprla.com
949-525-5022
2019
2020 Mom Founder and Executive Director Joy Burkhard awarded the 2019 APHA “Maternal and Child Health Outstanding Leadership & Advocacy Award”
LOS ANGELES, October 29, 2019 -- 2020 Mom Founder and Executive Director Joy Burkhard has been awarded the 2019 American Public Health Association (APHA) “Maternal and Child Health Outstanding Leadership & Advocacy Award” for her tireless advocacy efforts leading maternal mental health awareness and systems change. The award is given each year at the APHA annual conference during the Martha May Eliot Awards luncheon, which this year will be held on November 5, in Philadelphia. The Outstanding Leadership and Advocacy Award recognizes leaders who have made significant contributions to the field by creating the political will to improve the health of mothers and children.
In honoring Joy Burkhard, the APHA recognizes her leadership as the Founder and Executive Director of 2020 Mom, a nonprofit social change organization focused on closing gaps in maternal mental health care. Joy has worked tirelessly on improving detection and treatment of maternal mental health disorders which impact up to 20% of women, and 50% of women living in poverty. These illnesses include depression, psychosis and various forms of anxiety. These disorders can occur within pregnancy or the postpartum period and still largely go undiagnosed and untreated. When left untreated, these disorders not only negatively impact a mother’s sense of self and ability to care for her family, but have been linked to poor child development outcomes.
Since 2020 Mom’s inception in 2011, Joy has led her team and collaborators through a process of learning why these disorders remain untreated including understanding the levers for change. Highlights of her advocacy career thus far include:
Forming and leading the National Coalition for Maternal Mental Health, which was instrumental in the passage of the U.S. law, Bringing Postpartum Depression Out of the Shadows Act (which was signed into law in 2016 by President Obama, as part of the 21st Century Cures Act) and provided federal grants to 7 states thus far to improve telepsychiatry access;
She also lead the work promulgating the formation of a Blue Ribbon Commission in California, where one in eight U.S. births occur: The California Task Force on Maternal Mental Health. The multi-stakeholder task force issued its recommendations to the public, legislature and to national and state organizations in 2017. This report lead to the introduction and passage of four state laws which 2020 Mom co-sponsored, including a bill that requires obstetricians to screen for maternal depression and bills that engaged hospitals, insurers and regulatory agencies, including the Department of Public Health and the California Medical Board.
Joy also worked with non-profit partners and other leaders to expand the 2020 Mom annual D.C. “Hill Day” to bring moms together to address multiple maternal health issues, including the rising rate of maternal death surrounding birth and paid family leave through a coalition and event now called “Mom Congress.” In 2020, 300 moms are expected to attend the event on Capitol Hill.
“It’s incredible to be recognized for this work that I find so rewarding. I have the honor of leading a dedicated and thoughtful team and a network of moms and others ready to roll up their sleeves to make change happen. Through this award, we are all being honored by the American Public Health Association,” said Joy.
About the APHA Maternal Health and Child Health Outstanding Leadership/Advocacy Award
The Outstanding Leadership & Advocacy Award recognizes leaders who serve at local, state or national levels and who have made significant contributions to the field by creating the political will to improve the health of mothers and children. Learn more: https://www.apha.org/apha-communities/member-sections/maternal-and-child-health/who-we-are/awards4
About 2020 Mom
2020 Mom understands the complex health care system and how to change the tide to so all mothers are screened, diagnosed and treated for maternal mental health disorders. 2020 Mom shares these paths forward with stakeholders and thought leaders to drive systemic change and isn’t afraid to push partners through legislative and regulatory change. Because of its proven track record, 2020 Mom is recognized as a national go-to organization who is advancing systems and policy change for maternal health. Learn more at http://www.2020mom.org.
For More Information about 2020 Mom or Joy Burkhard contact 2020Mom@codedPR.com
This May, 1000s of Mothers are Taking the #MakingOverMotherhood Challenge
During Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, The Blue Dot Project is hosting a #MakingOverMotherhood Challenge April 29-May 3
LOS ANGELES, March 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Blue Dot Project, host of the annual U.S. based maternal mental health social media awareness campaign and national awareness symbol, The Blue Dot, together with spokesperson Jen Schwartz, founder of MOTHERHOOD-UNDERSTOOD, is announcing its 2019 campaign theme, #MakingOverMotherhood. The campaign will run from April 29th to May 3rd. The #MakingOverMotherhood campaign will feature daily memes to "make over" the image of a perfect motherhood and the notion that moms can do it all without support. Mothers are invited to join the 5-Day Challenge and share daily real motherhood photos and messages to social media with the campaign hashtag, #MakingOverMotherhood. "We want to empower mothers, at least for a week, to post photos of what is really happening behind closed doors," said Joy Burkhard.
With the prevalence of women suffering from maternal mental health disorders like postpartum depression as high as 1 in 5, acknowledging how difficult motherhood can be is critical to both potentially preventing these disorders by helping to set realistic expectations, and in letting women who are suffering know they are not alone.
"We need to shatter the belief that the perfect mom exists. Real motherhood is hard and messy and sometimes very ugly. We should be able to be real without the fear of being judged or shamed," says Jen Schwartz, The 2019 Blue Dot Project Spokesperson.
Organizations can also proactively sign up as partners at TheBlueDotProject.org to share daily messages. Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week is being sponsored by Sage Therapeutics.
Contact:
Cindy Lee Herrick
Cell: 480-338-1076
About The Blue Dot Project
TheBlueDotProject.org hosts the universal symbol for maternal mental health, The Blue Dot, a robin's egg blue circle that is symbolic of maternal mental health disorder awareness, support and solidarity. TheBlueDotProject.org shares daily uplifting and real social media posts and is a project of the non-profit organization 2020 Mom. https://www.thebluedotproject.org/
About 2020 Mom
2020 Mom is a tax-exempt social change organization whose mission is to close gaps in maternal mental health care through education, advocacy, and collaboration. Learn more at http://www.2020mom.org.
About Jen Schwartz
Jen is a writer, speaker and influencer known as the "medicated mommy" who picked up the debris left by postpartum depression and anxiety and created MOTHERHOOD-UNDERSTOOD, a platform for the up to 1 in 5 moms affected by maternal mental health issues and the community she couldn't find while struggling in a dark closet all by herself after the birth of her son. She is committed to shining the light on the darkest of places, where maternal mental health taboos have been hiding out, trying to make us believe that we are not enough and all alone. For more, visit http://motherhood-understood.com.
SOURCE The Blue Dot Project
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2018
Napa, California, April 20, 2018 Local Moms group, Napa Moms and national non-profit organization 2020 Mom, will be hosting a candlelight vigil, open to the public, at Veterans Park in Napa California Monday 4/23 at 7:15 pm to mourn the death of Holly Bloom. Holly was suffering from a maternal mental health disorder and lost her life Sunday after completing suicide. Holly had attempted suicide last week and her child had previously been taken away from her by CPS. On Sunday afternoon Holly walked from her home to a parking lot across the street at an elementary school, doused herself in flammable substance and set herself on fire. School was not in session / there were no children present at the scene. Holly was a 43-year-old mental health therapist in Napa, CA and leaves behind her eight month old daughter, Leilani. Speakers will include community leaders and mothers who believe more action should be taken to prevent these tragedies.
Los Angeles, March 23, 2018 2020 Mom and Congresswoman Katherine Clark announced today that the U.S. House and Senate omnibus spending agreement provides $5,000,000 for the screening and treatment of maternal mental health disorder treatment.
The funding was authorized in section 10005 of the 21st Century Cures Act (Public Law 114-255) through the Bringing Postpartum Depression Out of the Shadows Act.
The federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is directed to make funding available to states through grants. States must apply, and apply for funding to establish, improve or maintain programs to train professionals to screen for, assess and treat maternal depression in women who are pregnant or have given birth in the preceding 12 months.
“The $5 million secured for maternal mental health programs in the omnibus appropriations bill that passed today will not only make more maternal depression screenings and prevention programs possible across the country, it’s also a resounding affirmation of what advocacy groups like 2020 Mom have been saying all along: The stigma surrounding this condition and the health care system that fails to consistently screen and support mothers suffering from it, must end,” said Congresswoman Clark, author of the Bringing Postpartum Depression Out of the Shadows Act.
2020 Mom will inform its community when the grant applications become available.
2017
November 9, 2017
2020 Mom Executive Director Selected as the Junior League of Los Angeles' "2017 Community Achievement Award Honoree"
October 25, 2017
2020 Mom & the Perinatal Mental Health Society Announce the Winners of the 2017 Maternal Mental Health Innovation Awards
July 19, 2017
Clark, Herrera Beutler Secure $1 Million for Maternal Mental Health
June 07, 2017
2020 Mom & the Perinatal Mental Health Society Launch the Innovation Awards
April 25, 2017
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week is May 1-7
2016
December 13, 2016
National Coalition for Maternal Mental Health applauds Senate passage of the 21st Century Cures Act
May 14, 2016
With Blue Dot Project, artist turns postpartum anxiety into a symbol of hope
2015
March 2, 2015
The California Endowment Funds a Study of Maternal Mental Health Resources in California
2014
May 09, 2014
Mother's Day 'May Campaign' to Raise Awareness of Maternal Mental Health Disorders