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Maternal Mental Health Now

Center:
CA-USC, Childrens Hospital, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year:
2020
Contact Information:
Marie Kanne Poulsen
[email protected]
323-361-3819
Project Description:
Every year in Los Angeles, 130,000 women give birth. The Department of Public Health estimates that 20% of these women experience depression, with even higher rates in low-income communities. But, fewer than 1 in 4 new moms are actually screened. At Maternal Mental Health NOW, we want all new moms to be screened for maternal depression and anxiety and for those who are suffering to receive proper treatment. The goal is to have mothers receive treatment and have Infant-Family Mental Health services available and accessible to all families in Los Angeles. The mission of Maternal Mental Health NOW is to remove barriers to the prevention, screening and treatment of prenatal and postpartum depression in Los Angeles County.
Keyword(s):
maternal depression; maternal anxiety; post partum
Core Function(s):
Area of Emphasis
Health-Related Activities
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Empowerment Zone, Urban
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Single-County
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COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
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