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Mental Health

ACOG Perinatal Mental Health Tool Kit

Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders are among the most common complications that occur in pregnancy or in the first 12 months after delivery. Despite the negative effects on maternal, obstetric, birth, offspring, partner, and family outcomes, perinatal mental health disorders often remain underdiagnosed, and untreated or under-treated. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recognizes the importance of educational tools to help OB-GYNs and other women’s health care professionals address perinatal mental health conditions. To this end, ACOG is sharing the Lifeline for Moms Perinatal Mental Health Tool Kit to provide actionable information, algorithms, and clinical pearls to support the detection, assessment, and treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

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American Psychiatric Association

The American Psychiatric Association’s (APA) vision is to be the premier psychiatric organization that advances mental health as part of general health and well-being. APA’s mission is to promote universal and equitable access to the highest quality care for all people affected by mental disorders, including substance use disorders, promote psychiatric education and research, advance and represent the profession of psychiatry, and serve the professional needs of its membership.

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Diversity & Health Equity Education: American Indian, Alaska Native & Native Hawaiian

American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian populations have disproportionately higher rates of mental health problems than the general U.S. population does. Some of these mental health problems have been directly linked to the intergenerational historical trauma forced upon this population. This resource created by the American Psychiatric Association provides educational content specific or applicable to American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian populations.

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Hear Her

Too many people die each year in this country during pregnancy or in the year postpartum. Every death is a tragedy, especially when more than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths could be prevented. CDC’s Division of Reproductive Health is committed to healthy pregnancies and deliveries for every person. The Hear Her campaign supports CDC’s efforts to prevent pregnancy-related deaths by sharing potentially life-saving messages about urgent maternal warning signs.

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Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance

The Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance (MMHLA) was founded in 2019 as a nonpartisan 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the mental health of mothers and childbearing people in the United States with a focus on national policy and health equity. The MMHLA advocates for improved mental health care during pregnancy and postpartum; builds partnerships and convenes experts to formulate solutions; and curates information to advance the field of maternal mental health.

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National Coalition for Maternal Mental Health

The National Coalition for Maternal Mental Health was formed in 2014, bringing together the country’s leading voices addressing maternal mental health disorders –  to create and implement uniform awareness campaigns, engage thought leaders from organizations such as the National Institutes of Health and March of Dimes, and drive national policy and advocacy and to provide hope and resources to women and their families who are impacted by postpartum disorders.

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