Author Archives: Andi Davis

Physiologic changes in pregnancy can make sleep more difficult. Sleep disturbances affect 75% of pregnant people, peaking in the third trimester. Access the maternal sleep toolkit here. Suggested citation: NC MATTERS Maternal Sleep Toolkit. Copyright © 2023 NC Maternal Mental Health MATTERS all rights reserved. Version 1 October 2023. Funding...

Learn more about how Duke University and UNC work together to offer the North Carolina Psychiatric Access Line, which powers both NC MATTERS and the North Carolina Telehealth Partnership for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Access. This short video explains why psychiatric access programs are essential for perinatal and pediatric mental...

NC MATTERS Medical Director Dr. Mary Kimmel presented at the 2nd Annual Congressional Briefing on Maternal Mental Health and Suicide on June 8, 2021. The event was sponsored by the Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance, March of Dimes, and Sage Therapeutics in cooperation with a number of national organizations aimed...

On June 8, 2022, Dr. Mary Kimmel joined this congressional briefing sponsored by Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance, 2020 Mom, and Shades of Blue Project; in partnership with March of Dimes, Mental Health America, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; and in conjunction with the Congressional Mental Health,...

We recently teamed up with our friends at Postpartum Support International to offer a lunch & learn to healthcare professionals working in Eastern NC. We talked about perinatal mood & anxiety disorders and shared how our two programs can help patients and their providers who are seeking support. Find the recording...

Suicide and overdose combined are the leading cause of maternal death in the first year following childbirth. Access the maternal suicide and risk assessment toolkit here. Suggested citation: NC MATTERS Maternal Suicide and Risk Assessment Toolkit. Copyright © 2023 NC Maternal Mental Health MATTERS all rights reserved. Version 1 January 2023. Funding...

We created this toolkit to assist front-line OBs and PCPs in the prevention, identification, and treatment of behavioral health concerns in pregnant and postpartum patients. This toolkit contains screening tools, algorithms, and clinical guidance, which can be tailored to the specific practice environment. Access the NC MATTERS toolkit here. Suggested...

The NC MATTERS Partner Support Guide is available for download! This brief handout can be given to partners and loved ones who need support caring for someone dealing with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. It includes information about commonly requested resources across North Carolina, including QR codes for quick access to...

Outreach and Promotion Strategies for Engagement “The Screening and Treatment for Maternal Depression and Related Behavioral Disorders (MDRBD) Program supports seven states in implementing programs that address maternal mental health conditions that often affect women during and after pregnancy. To advance the goals of the program, MDRBD awardees have developed...