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Meeting Patients’ Perinatal Mental Health Needs
Hospitals can play a key role in building holistic treatment and support for perinatal mental health disorders during this critical period.
AHA podcast: Postpartum Mental Health — Breaking Stigma with Women & Infants Hospital
In an AHA podcast, Women & Infants Hospital's Shannon Sullivan, president and chief operating officer, and Caron Zlotnick, Ph.D., director of behavioral medicine research, discuss the stigma surrounding maternal mental health, the challenges new mothers face and the innovative programs that are having success in maternal well-being and postpartum depression prevention.
Filling the Gaps in Maternal Mental Health Care
One of our best strategies to address the unique behavioral health challenges and demands of pregnant women and new mothers is recognizing that mental health is a central element to physical health, meaning we need to continually treat the whole person in our settings to the best of our abilities.
Resources for World Mental Health Day and Beyond
Today we’re proud to share some recent AHA resources surrounding behavioral health.
AHA podcast: Supporting Intensive Outpatient Perinatal Care
Two behavioral health experts from Illinois-based Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital share how its intensive outpatient perinatal care program accommodates new moms who need an elevated level of support.
President announces strategy to strengthen mental health care system
During his State of the Union address last night, President Biden announced a national strategy to strengthen the mental health care system.
Chair File: Improving Mental Health and Resiliency
Millions of people across our country are living with a mental health issue. It’s estimated that one in five U.S. adults and one in six young people ages 6-17 experience a mental health disorder every year.