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The 2026 #MaternalMentalHealth State Report Cards are out today.
• No states earned an A
• The U.S. overall received only a C
• The U.S. earned the equivalent of an “F” on paid leave childcare supports
Read the report: policycentermmh.org/2026-mat…
#MMHReportCards #PublicHealth
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Thank you to @axios for highlighting the findings from our 2026 MMH State Report Cards and helping elevate the national conversation around #maternalmentalhealth.
axios.com/2026/05/28/parenta…
#MaternalMentalHealth #PostpartumDepression #PaidLeave #ChildCare #MMHReportCards
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Behavioral health services can deliver outsized financial returns for employers while improving #depression and anxiety outcomes among workers, this new study found a projected 507% return on investment. #healthpolicy #maternalmentalhealth
@EBNbenefitnews
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About 97% of parents said they are stressed out by parenting. Two of the top sources of stress were kids’ behavioral issues and kids’ #mentalhealth.
@HealthDayTweets
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On May 4, @HHSGov announced a new initiative to address “psychiatric overprescribing.” The initiative aims to reduce the use of widely-prescribed antidepressants, which also addresses supporting patients who want to stop taking them. #MentalHealthMonth
policycentermmh.org/hhs-want…
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Should we be tracking paternal deaths?
In an initial, localized study, the findings point to the opposite of a public health crisis: Fatherhood was associated with reduced mortality. @statnews @missanabeem
statnews.com/2026/05/04/mate…
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Worried that mothers are facing mounting insurance barriers when trying to access #maternalmentalhealth care, we recently asked our network to share their experiences navigating insurance coverage and policies.
#healthpolicy
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The U.S. is grappling with #HealthcareAffordability
➡️It can cost upwards of $20,000 to have a baby in America 😳 (not including the cost of MMH care if needed)
➡️Untreated #MMH disorders cost the U.S. over $14.2 billion a year.
#MMHWeek2026 #maternalmentalhealth
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State policy leaders: join us for this State of Maternal Mental Health in America briefing.
📊 @HarrisPoll releases its 2026 State of Maternal Health Report
📍 We unveil 2026 MMH State Report Cards (new child care paid leave measures)
Register: secure.everyaction.com/U1yvl…
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On this #MMHFORUM panel Komal Razvi shared
@RippelHealth Vital Conditions for Health and Well-Being framework and stressed that urgent services aren't going to produce thriving, that we cannot wait until matters are urgent for mothers. #maternalmentalhealth
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In this conversation led by Benjamin Miller with @AbeSutton of @CMSGov and
@CMSInnovatesCenter, Abe shared the agency’s latest models, payment priorities. He also discussed removing barriers to reimbursement and access within behavioral health. #MMHFORUM #maternalmentalhealth
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During the #MMHFORUM session on Commercial Payer Levers for Change, Morgan Bailie, MPH from @healthsperien shared the importance of strong policies, measurement-based mental health care and accountable benefit design.
#maternalmentalhealth
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Deena Davis at the #MMHFORUM shared that maternal #substanceusedisorder (#SUD) care starts with felt safety.
There is only so much we can do if mother's don't feel safe to discuss their addictions with providers.
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In the #MMHFORUM panel 'Beyond Coverage: Addressing the #Postpartum Care Cliff in America' Rosalyn Carr of @AmeriHealth Caritas shared what it looks like for payors to partner with community programs.
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In this #MMHFORUM session on community-based models or #maternalmentalhealth care panelists shared their thoughts on what a village actually looks like for mothers.
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In the #MMHFORUM panel on #MaternalMentalHealth, Relational Health and Infant Well-being Dr. Amalia Londoño Tobón shared the importance of integrated perinatal and infant mental health policies.
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A powerful session spotlighted new frontiers in #maternalmentalhealth diagnostics—from the EPDS-US to blood-based screening. Panelists showed how patient-centered tools can reduce misdiagnosis and improve early, precise care.
#MMHFORUM
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In his opening session at the #MMHFORUM, Lee Cohen shared his passion for closing gaps in #maternalmentalhealth and his hopes that screening of his film "More than Blue" will help mother's get the screening and treatment they deserve.
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The #MMHFORUM begins March 17! Join us: policycentermmh.org/forum/
This session will explore building a stronger continuum of support for mothers. @ClintonGlobal @CVSHealth
#maternalhealth #maternalmentalhealth #reproductivepsychiatry #psychiatry #mentalhealth #behavioralhealth
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The #MMHFORUM is nearly here! This session will explore emerging data and the unique #maternalmentalhealth challenges facing specific populations, including mothers affected by eating disorders and those in military communities.
Register: policycentermmh.org/forum/
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