Maternal Mental Health
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Pass the Moms Matter Act
Congress should pass the Moms Matter Act, which establishes grant programs to address maternal mental health conditions and substance use disorders during or after pregnancy, with a focus on racial and ethnic minority groups.[1][2][3]
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Ensure perinatal and postpartum mental health screenings
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) should issue recommendations on screening for suicide risk in depression screeners for perinatal and postpartum periods. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) should update its Women’s Preventive Service Guidelines to incorporate maternal mental health screening and intervention.
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Fund postpartum psychosis research
The National Institute of Mental Health should fund research on the causes and potential treatments for postpartum psychosis, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) should convene relevant clinical specialty associations to create screening and treatment guidelines.
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Ensure paid sick and parental leave
Congress should pass the Healthy Families Act,[1] which would ensure paid sick leave, and the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act,[2] which would ensure twelve weeks of family or medical leave for workers.[3]
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Pass the Protect Moms from Domestic Violence Act
Congress should direct resources (research, grants, guidance) to domestic violence and intimate partner violence (IPV) by passing the Protect Moms from Domestic Violence Act.
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Pass the RISE from Trauma Act
Congress should pass legislation to increase investments to support infants, children, youth, and families who have experienced, or may experience, trauma such as the Rise from Trauma Act.