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Apr 3, 2018

California's "Unique Approach" to Screening and Obstetric Provider Support

Apr 3, 2018

In one of the latest new articles about AB 2193, in Rewire News, titled "Could a California Bill Be the Key to Addressing Mood Disorders in New Parents?" the writer notes, "The bill takes a somewhat unique approach to this issue, and is one that could become a model for other states."

Apr 3, 2018

Mar 15, 2018

Our Response to: "To Screen or Not to Screen" – It's the Wrong Question

Mar 15, 2018

We love April Dembosky, the reporter that has been covering maternal mental health here in California this year.

Last week, April published another story, "To Screen or Not to Screen - Doctors Debate Postpartum Depression Testing" which is scheduled to publish to Kaiser Health News and National Public Radio this week.

Do a quick read and then come back, as we want to share some points of our own in response to the article. Here goes:

Mar 15, 2018

Jan 23, 2018

#Action4Jessica: Jessica Porten's Story Went Viral

Jan 23, 2018

This weekend something that has never happened in the maternal mental health happened:
a mother's story went viral on Facebook.

A mom in Sacramento California, went to her Ob/Gyn on Friday for help with postpartum depression with symptoms of anger and scary thoughts, and the next morning, Saturday, January 20, she posted this:

Jan 23, 2018

Jan 16, 2018

How to Support Grieving Parents

Jan 16, 2018

Perinatal loss is an unexpected, traumatic, and life-changing event. It includes miscarriage, termination due to medical reason, stillbirth, and infant death. One in four mothers report experiencing perinatal loss, however the number may be as high as 50%. Annually, approximately 24,000 babies will be stillborn (>20 weeks gestation), and an additional 23,000 infants will die within the first 28 days of life.

Jan 16, 2018

Jan 2, 2018

Do You Know, Really Know, Dr. Wisner's Work?

Jan 2, 2018

Each year we kick off our work with our annual forum.

This year, Friday, February 9, we are bringing THE biggest name in maternal mental health to the stage to inspire you, educate you and help the field refine our focus through our policy in action table conversations.

Jan 2, 2018

Dec 30, 2017

Our most Important Work in 2017, and Looking Ahead to 2018

Dec 30, 2017

2017 was our busiest year yet, we walked the fine line of balancing our passion to drive change and our real ability to do so with limited hours in the day.

Our most substantial achievements this year were release of the California Task Force for MMH white paper in May, building a community of Ambassadors, and launching the Innovation Awards.

Dec 30, 2017

Nov 27, 2017

What's the Stat?

Nov 27, 2017

We're often asked what statistic to use when describing prevalence of maternal mental health disorders. It's a great question because published statistics vary.

The most often cited stats are:

Nov 27, 2017