A10 - Moms in Crisis: Maternal Mental Health and the U.S. Maternal Mortality Crisis

Monday, April 15, 2024

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM CT

Location: 263, Level 2, ACCC

Unrestricted Track Sponsor:

Workshop Presenter(s)

Adrienne Griffen, MPP (she/her/hers)

Executive Director
Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance
Arlington, Virginia
Joan Kenerson King, RN, MSN

Senior Integrated Health Consultant
National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Telford, Pennsylvania

Slides

Not only are mental health conditions the most common complication of pregnancy and childbirth, impacting 1 in 5 childbearing individuals and affecting 800,00 families each year in the United States, but also the leading cause of maternal mortality. Our nation's mothers, babies and families deserve better. Discover steps you can take to ensure pregnant and postpartum people you know get the help they need while delving into an overview of maternal mental health conditions, prevention, screening, treatment, resources and opportunities to learn more.

Learning Objectives:

Identify the range of maternal mental health conditions, along with their signs and symptoms.
At the end of this presentation, attendees will be able to identify national and state resources that address maternal mental health.
Describe three treatment options to address maternal mental health conditions.