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DE SCR108
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
- Designates May 2022 as "Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month" in Delaware
- Acknowledges that perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) affect approximately 20% of women and 10% of men, with women of color experiencing PMADs at twice the rate of Caucasian women
- Identifies barriers to treatment including lack of insurance coverage, social stigma, logistical barriers, and lack of culturally appropriate care
- Calls on Delaware to prioritize maternal health by promoting awareness of PMADs and addressing social and economic barriers, particularly the disproportionate racial impact on women of color seeking treatment
Legislative Description
Recognizing May 2022 As Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month.
Last Action
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
5/18/2022
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