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Maternal Mental Health
Maternal Mental HealthMental health and substance use issues are the leading underlying causes of maternal morbidity and mortality.
Filling the Gaps in Maternal Mental Health Care
One of our best strategies to address the unique behavioral health challenges and demands of pregnant women and new mothers is recognizing that mental health is a central element to physical health, meaning we need to continually treat the whole person in our settings to the best of our abilities.
People Matter, Words Matter
The AHA, together with behavioral health and language experts from member hospitals and partner organizations, will release a series of downloadable posters to help your employees adopt patient-centered, respectful language.
Postpartum Mental Health: Breaking Stigma with Women & Infants Hospital
In this conversation, Women & Infants Hospital's Shannon Sullivan, president and chief operating officer, and Caron Zlotnick, Ph.D., director of behavioral medicine research, discuss the stigma surrounding maternal mental health.
AHA podcast: Postpartum Mental Health — Breaking Stigma with Women & Infants Hospital
In an AHA podcast, Women & Infants Hospital's Shannon Sullivan, president and chief operating officer, and Caron Zlotnick, Ph.D., director of behavioral medicine research, discuss the stigma surrounding maternal mental health, the challenges new mothers face and the innovative programs that are having success in maternal well-being and postpartum depression prevention.
HRSA hotline resources available for Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week
The Health Resources and Services Administration announced its toll-free number (1-833-TLC-MAMA) and promotional toolkit are available in advance of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, May 5-11.
Better Health for Mothers and Babies Toolkit: Issue Brief
Hospitals and health systems play a critical role in improving maternal and infant health outcomes throughout
the perinatal period. Through the Better Health for Mothers and Babies Initiative, the AHA is catalyzing hospitals’ ongoing commitment to reducing disparities in maternal health outcomes.
Better Health for Mothers and Babies Toolkit: Action Plan
Hospitals, health systems, clinicians and their community partners are dedicated to improving care for mothers and infants.
Maternal Health: Resources from the Field
These resources from expert professional groups can help hospitals optimize maternal safety and outcomes.
Better Health for Mothers and Babies Toolkit: Discussion Guide
This discussion guide is designed to help teams of health care leaders identify opportunities to advance their pregnancy and postpartum care strategies. The questions are aligned with the four core principles that AHA encourages hospitals to apply to their maternal health improvement efforts.