Closing Gaps in Maternal Mental Health
The Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health is a national think tank, nonprofit organization advancing policies that support a health care system that routinely detects and treats maternal mental health disorders for every mother, every time.
Today, Congress introduced a resolution declaring May 5-11, 2024 “Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week” - marking the first time Congress has officially recognized Maternal Mental Health Awareness.
Read MoreA new study shows that a low-dose injection of eskatamine given after childbirth reduces major depressive episodes in those with depression during pregnancy by about 75% at 42 days postpartum. Low-dose ketamine or esketamine has previously been shown to reduce depression in mothers having a cesarean delivery but had excluded mothers with depression during pregnancy from the study.
Read MoreThis week, the first Digital therapeutics (DTx) for maternal mental health, MamaLift Plus™, was approved by the FDA. The treatment, developed by Curio, was studied by randomized control trial. Patients with mild to moderate postpartum depression who used the treatment improved by four or more points on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS).
Read MoreNew over-the-counter supplement, BluesAway, hits the U.S. market as the first ever, clinically validated, natural supplement to prevent the baby blues
Read MoreThe Policy Center refreshed our Menu of Prevention and Treatment Options for Maternal Mental Health to reflect the latest evidence-based interventions and treatments This comprehensive resource is designed for use by obstetricians, midwives, and family practice providers who provide maternity care, however, can be referred by patients and other treating providers as well.
Read MoreOn November 7, 2023, Sage Therapeutics announced the wholesale cost of ZURZUVAE™, the postpartum depression pill, at $15,900 for a 14-day treatment cycle. The price has been startling to most (just like the wholesale price of Zulresso was when it was introduced to the market). However, it’s important to understand the wholesale price is not the price individual consumers will pay.
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