This measure would dedicate the month of May 2018 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month.

This measure would dedicate the month of May 2018 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month.

This measure would dedicate the month of May 2018 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month.

WHEREAS, In the United States, maternal depression is the most common complication of pregnancy. Maternal mental health disorders encompass a range of mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and postpartum psychosis; and

WHEREAS, Maternal mental health affects one in five women during or after pregnancy, but all women are at risk of suffering from maternal mental health disorders. Specifically, in California, one in five Californian mothers suffers from pregnancy-related depression; and

WHEREAS, However, less than 15 percent of identified cases of maternal mental health disorders are treated as a result of personal, structural, and systemic barriers within the health care system; and

WHEREAS, Untreated maternal mental health disorders significantly and negatively impact the short- and long-term health and wellbeing of affected women and their children; and

WHEREAS, Untreated maternal mental health disorders cause adverse birth outcomes, impaired maternal-infant bonding, poor infant growth, childhood emotional and behavioral problems, and significant medical and economic costs, estimated to be $22,500 per mother; and

WHEREAS, Lack of understanding and social stigma of mental health disorders prevent women and families from understanding the signs, symptoms, and risks involved with maternal mental health and disproportionately affect women who lack access to social support networks; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature dedicates the month of May 2018 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, In the United States, maternal depression is the most common complication of pregnancy. Maternal mental health disorders encompass a range of mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and postpartum psychosis; and

WHEREAS, Maternal mental health affects one in five women during or after pregnancy, but all women are at risk of suffering from maternal mental health disorders. Specifically, in California, one in five Californian mothers suffers from pregnancy-related depression; and

WHEREAS, However, less than 15 percent of identified cases of maternal mental health disorders are treated as a result of personal, structural, and systemic barriers within the health care system; and

WHEREAS, Untreated maternal mental health disorders significantly and negatively impact the short- and long-term health and wellbeing of affected women and their children; and

WHEREAS, Untreated maternal mental health disorders cause adverse birth outcomes, impaired maternal-infant bonding, poor infant growth, childhood emotional and behavioral problems, and significant medical and economic costs, estimated to be $22,500 per mother; and

WHEREAS, Lack of understanding and social stigma of mental health disorders prevent women and families from understanding the signs, symptoms, and risks involved with maternal mental health and disproportionately affect women who lack access to social support networks; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature dedicates the month of May 2018 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, In the United States, maternal depression is the most common complication of pregnancy. Maternal mental health disorders encompass a range of mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and postpartum psychosis; and

WHEREAS, Maternal mental health affects one in five women during or after pregnancy, but all women are at risk of suffering from maternal mental health disorders. Specifically, in California, one in five Californian mothers suffers from pregnancy-related depression; and

WHEREAS, However, less than 15 percent of identified cases of maternal mental health disorders are treated as a result of personal, structural, and systemic barriers within the health care system; and

WHEREAS, Untreated maternal mental health disorders significantly and negatively impact the short- and long-term health and wellbeing of affected women and their children; and

WHEREAS, Untreated maternal mental health disorders cause adverse birth outcomes, impaired maternal-infant bonding, poor infant growth, childhood emotional and behavioral problems, and significant medical and economic costs, estimated to be $22,500 per mother; and

WHEREAS, Lack of understanding and social stigma of mental health disorders prevent women and families from understanding the signs, symptoms, and risks involved with maternal mental health and disproportionately affect women who lack access to social support networks; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature dedicates the month of May 2018 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: ACR 180

Author: Waldron (R), et al.

Introduced: 2/20/18

Vote: 21

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 5/7/18

SUBJECT: Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This resolution dedicates the month of May 2018 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. In the United States, maternal depression is the most common complication of pregnancy. Maternal mental health disorders encompass a range of mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and postpartum psychosis.
2. However, less than 15 percent of identified cases of maternal mental health disorders are treated as a result of personal, structural, and systemic barriers within the health care system.
3. Untreated maternal mental health disorders cause adverse birth outcomes, impaired maternal-infant bonding, poor infant growth, childhood emotional and behavioral problems, and significant medical and economic costs, estimated to be $22,500 per mother.
4. Lack of understanding and social stigma of mental health disorders prevent women and families from understanding the signs, symptoms, and risks involved with maternal mental health and disproportionately affect women who lack access to social support networks.

This resolution dedicates the month of May 2018 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 5/14/18)

Children Now

County Behavioral Health Directors Association of California

Monterey County Board of Supervisors

OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/14/18)

None received

Prepared by: Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520

5/16/18 15:11:35

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:ACR 180

Author:(Waldron)

As Introduced Ver:February 20, 2018

Majority vote

SUMMARY: Dedicates the month of May 2018 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. In the United States, maternal depression is the most common complication of pregnancy. Maternal mental health disorders encompass a range of mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and postpartum psychosis.
2. Maternal mental health affects one in five women during or after pregnancy, but all women are at risk of suffering from maternal mental health disorders. Specifically, in California, one in five Californian mothers suffers from pregnancy-related depression. However, less than 15% of identified cases of maternal health disorders are treated as a result of personal, structural, and systemic barriers within the health care system.
3. Untreated maternal mental health disorders significantly and negatively impact the short and long-term health and wellbeing of affected women and their children; and, these untreated maternal mental health disorders cause adverse birth outcomes, impaired maternal-infant bonding, poor infant growth, childhood emotional and behavioral problems, and significant medical and economic costs, estimated to be $22,500 per mother.
4. Lack of understanding and social stigma of mental health disorders prevent women and families from understanding the signs, symptoms, and risks involved with maternal mental health and disproportionately affect women who lack access to social support networks.

Analysis Prepared by: Michael Erke / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0002762

Date of Hearing: April 30, 2018

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON

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ABPCA Bill Id:

Author:() – As Ver:

SUBJECT: Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month.

SUMMARY: Dedicates the month of May 2018 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. In the United States, maternal depression is the most common complication of pregnancy. Maternal mental health disorders encompass a range of mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and postpartum psychosis.
2. Maternal mental health affects one in five women during or after pregnancy, but all women are at risk of suffering from maternal mental health disorders. Specifically, in California, one in five Californian mothers suffers from pregnancy-related depression. However, less than 15 percent of identified cases of maternal health disorders are treated as a result of personal, structural, and systemic barriers within the health care system.
3. Untreated maternal mental health disorders significantly and negatively impact the short and long-term health and wellbeing of affected women and their children; and, these untreated maternal mental health disorders cause adverse birth outcomes, impaired maternal-infant bonding, poor infant growth, childhood emotional and behavioral problems, and significant medical and economic costs, estimated to be $22,500 per mother.
4. Lack of understanding and social stigma of mental health disorders prevent women and families from understanding the signs, symptoms, and risks involved with maternal mental health and disproportionately affect women who lack access to social support networks.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

None on file

Opposition

None on file

Analysis Prepared by: