The Link: Family Planning and Maternal Mental Health
Introduction Maternal Mental Health Disorders (MMHDs) are the most common complications of…
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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
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The Link: Family Planning and Maternal Mental HealthIntroduction Maternal Mental Health Disorders (MMHDs) are the most common complications of pregnancy and impact, on average, up to one……
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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force – Now Focusing on Prevention, Yes!The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently released a draft recommendation addressing screening women at risk in order to provide counseling as preventive care…
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The New USPSTF Recommendation: Prevention of Maternal DepressionThe Task Force found convincing evidence (grade B) that counseling interventions, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal therapy (IPT), are effective in preventing perinatal depression….
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Newborn Essentials Support Toolkit (NEST) Act to Relieve Financial Stress for Mothers and Families across the U.S.In January 2024, the Newborn Essentials Support Toolkit (NEST) Act(NEST) Act was introduced in Congress. The Act would establish a pilot program through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to distribute newborn supply kits through community-based organizations and hospitals. …
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