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GA HR1373

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Katie Dempsey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes May 1, 2020, as Maternal Mental Health Day at the Georgia state capitol
  • Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders affect 1 in 7 Georgia mothers, and only 10% of affected women receive treatment
  • Untreated maternal depression and anxiety during pregnancy or postpartum negatively impacts birth outcomes, infant development, and brain development
  • Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders are highly treatable through assessment screenings, therapeutic interventions, community-based support services, and medication
  • Joins organizations such as the Postpartum Support International Georgia Chapter in declaring maternal mental health awareness a public health priority

Legislative Description

Maternal Mental Health Day at the state capitol; May 1, 2020; recognize

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/3/2020

Full Bill Text

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