California ACR78 proclaims May 2025 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month.
California ACR78, passed in 2025, dedicates May 2025 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month. The resolution highlights the prevalence of maternal mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, and postpartum psychosis, affecting one in five women during or after pregnancy. It emphasizes the significant personal, structural, and systemic barriers that prevent treatment, resulting in adverse outcomes for mothers and infants. The resolution aims to raise awareness and reduce stigma surrounding maternal mental health issues.
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