This needs assessment was conducted with North Carolina (NC) local health departments (LHDs) to identify strengths and challenges related to integrating behavioral health into perinatal care clinics.

This package contains helpful links for mental health and safety, infant care and parenting, support groups, and other assistance programs and resources.

It is important that your therapist makes you feel comfortable and has the right kind of experience to support your mental health goals. Here are some questions you can use to help you in your search.

“Funding supports Biden-Harris Administration’s strategy to increase access to maternal care; address maternal depression; and grow the maternal health workforce Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced more than $4 million in awards to North Carolina to support the White House Blueprint for Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis (PDF … Read more

North Carolina will receive $4 million in federal funding to improve maternal care in the state. Find the video from WRAL news here.

¿QUÉ SON LAS PMAD? Estas siglas en inglés se refieren a varios desarreglos mentales que pueden surgir durante el embarazo y después del parto. Los PMAD son la complicación más común durante el período perinatal y muchas veces no reciben ningún tratamiento

Paquete de atención a la salud mental – para mujeres embarazadas y posparto y sus familias

NC MATTERS supports healthcare professionals licensed to work in our state. Learn how the psychiatric access line works here.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has called on obstetric care providers to take a more active role in identifying and addressing postpartum depression.

The American Association of Pediatrics has called on pediatric providers to screen for postpartum depression and coordinate care with obstetric and community providers.