Perinatal · United States
Pennsylvania calls for universal postpartum depression screenings
Governor Shapiro's budget proposes universal postpartum depression screenings and faster mental health referrals statewide.
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Pennsylvania's Department of Health announced budget plans to implement universal postpartum depression screenings statewide, with faster referral pathways into mental health treatment for mothers who screen positive.
The move follows years of research showing that screening without a guaranteed care pathway accomplishes very little.
Read the full Pennsylvania DOH release for the program design.
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