A new study found extending postpartum Medicaid from 60 days to 12 months is linked to new mothers being more likely to seek mental health care for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
25% of women in Nebraska experience Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, or postpartum depression, but experts say only 1 in 8 women seek help. Now, an Omaha mother is urging others to find support before it becomes severe.
Over 23,000 Michigan women and their families per year are affected by perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, but several innovative initiatives are working to change that.