New York has released its first statewide maternal mental health report and is allocating $850,000 to support behavioral health services in perinatal care settings.
The report outlines recommendations to improve mental health outcomes for pregnant women, including expanded screening protocols, provider training, peer support programs and greater use of doulas, according to a Nov. 6 news release from Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office. It also advocates for specialized training for 988 crisis counselors and an expansion of the state’s Collaborative Care Medicaid Program.
It was developed by the Maternal Mental Health Workgroup and led by the New York State Office of Mental Health.
Read the full report here.
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