Author Archives: Andi Davis

On Saturday, September 7th, 2024 PSI-NC is hosting their annual member meeting with NC MATTERS and NC PAL Program Manager, Carine Kelleher, as guest speaker! Join PSI-NC to hear Carine discuss “Cultural Community Wealth and the Perinatal Population,” and stick around for the opportunity to network, learn, and plan for...

OPTIMIZING OUTCOMES: Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Summit On Friday, August 16th, 2024, NC MATTERS and the NC DHHS Maternal Health Branch, Women, Infant, and Community Wellness Section, are inviting healthcare and public health professionals to join us in Asheville to learn about how we can improve our...

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. Access the needs assessment here. Suggested citation: NC MATTERS Local Health Department Needs Assessment. Copyright © 2024 NC Maternal Mental Health MATTERS all...

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...

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.