There is no more vulnerable time for mothers, fathers, and children than during pregnancy and postpartum, when behavioral health needs rise higher than any other time in a woman’s life. Postpartum depression is the most under-diagnosed obstetric complication in the U.S. (Earls, 2010) Emotional stress and perinatal mental health disorders, such as prenatal and postpartum depression and anxiety, are clinically defined, treatable, and recovery is possible with support, education and intervention. In addition, substance use in pregnancy is a common condition with substantial complications.
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This program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $2.13 million dollars with zero percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, Please Visit HRSA.gov.
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