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.
Washington, DC - May 24, 2022 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Last week, as a result of the work of a strong non-profit coalition and grassroots advocacy effort led by the national maternal mental health think tank 2020 Mom, the TRIUMPH for New Moms Act was included in H.R. 7666, the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act.
Read MoreOver the weekend, the House of Representatives passed a key procedural vote to set up eventual passage of the Build Back Better Act, a legislative package that includes several social safety net provisions, including provisions from the Moms Matter Act. This is an exciting development as the Moms Matter Act gets closer to the finish line.
Read MoreIt is well documented that pregnancy loss has a negative impact on maternal health, with increased depression and anxiety following a loss (Nynas et al, 2015; Farren et al, 2021; Neugebauer et al, 1997). It is important that mothers and their partners are given time to process and heal after experiencing a miscarriage, stillbirth, or unsuccessful adoption/surrogacy.
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