Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month.
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Overview
This resolution officially recognizes May 2026 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month in California. It highlights the significant issue of maternal mental health disorders, which affect a substantial number of women during and after pregnancy. The resolution aims to raise awareness about these disorders and the barriers to treatment, ultimately seeking to improve the health and well-being of mothers and their children.
Key provisions
- Designates May 2026 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month.
- Acknowledges the prevalence of maternal mental health disorders in the United States and California.
- Recognizes the shortage of screening providers and systemic barriers to treatment.
- Highlights the negative impacts of untreated disorders on maternal and child health.
- Calls for increased understanding and reduced stigma surrounding maternal mental health.
Who is affected
- Pregnant women
- New mothers
- Families of new mothers
- Healthcare providers
- California residents
Notable changes
- Establishes a designated month for raising awareness about maternal mental health.
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