Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025 as Maternal Depression Awareness Month in New York.

The bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025 as Maternal Depression Awareness Month in New York. It highlights the prevalence and types of maternal depression, including prenatal depression, "baby blues," postpartum depression, and postpartum psychosis. The resolution emphasizes the need for greater awareness of this condition, which affects 10-20% of new mothers, and its potential severe consequences, such as thoughts of death or suicide. The bill aims to increase awareness and activity at local, state, and national levels.

Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025 as Maternal Depression Awareness Month in New York.

The bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025 as Maternal Depression Awareness Month in New York. It highlights the prevalence and types of maternal depression, including prenatal depression, "baby blues," postpartum depression, and postpartum psychosis. The resolution emphasizes the need for greater awareness of this condition, which affects 10-20% of new mothers, and its potential severe consequences, such as thoughts of death or suicide. The bill aims to increase awareness and activity at local, state, and national levels.