WV SB163

Requires the Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health, partnering with the Bureau for Medical Services, to educate health care professionals on early detection and diagnosis of postpartum depression, anxiety, psychosis, and obsessive-compulsive disorders

Mandates use of assessment tools and care planning throughout pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum care for up to one year after birth, including counseling and referral programs

Requires incorporation of postpartum mental health disorder information into existing public health outreach programs, focusing on early warning signs and the importance of early detection

Targets education toward individuals at greater risk of developing postpartum mental health conditions

Requires all public awareness and educational materials to use nonclinical language with emphasis on cultural relevancy and health literacy