NE LR143

Designates May 2025 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month in Nebraska

One in five women and one in seven men are affected by Perinatal Mood, Anxiety, and Depression (PMAD) disorders

18% of pregnancy-associated deaths in Nebraska between 2014 and 2022 had mental health as a contributing circumstance, according to the 2024 Maternal Death Review Team report

70% of women identified during routine screenings do not seek help due to lack of information, provider knowledge gaps, and unawareness of available treatment and support services

Expresses legislative support for all people diagnosed with PMAD disorders