Missouri HB2262 mandates mental health screenings for pregnant women by health care professionals.
Missouri HB2262 introduces provisions for perinatal care by requiring health care professionals to screen pregnant women for mental disorders and mental illnesses using validated tools. Screenings must occur as early as practicable at the start of prenatal care and continue throughout the pregnancy. The Department of Health and Senior Services will establish guidelines for treating these conditions during pregnancy, which will be made available online. Health care professionals must provide treatment or refer patients if a mental disorder or illness is detected.
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