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Dec 10, 2020 | Report/Brief | Isha Weerasinghe

PATH and MOMD: Lessons for Mental Health Systems and Policy Change

Youth and maternal mental health are critical targets for systems and policy change. Between 2018 and 2020, the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) engaged state and local leaders in technical assistance initiatives targeting mental health systems and policy change in several jurisdictions.

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Apr 21, 2020 | Report/Brief | Shiva Sethi

Advancing Racial Equity in Maternal Mental Health Policy

May 21, 2020 | Presentation/Webinar | Nia West-Bey

WEBINAR: Listening to Young Parents: The Multigenerational Making of Mental Health

May 16, 2019 | Blog Post | Isha Weerasinghe

Supporting Mothers of Color with Culturally Relevant Mental Health Services

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Economic security, child care, housing, immigration status, primary language, and race/ethnicity have lasting impacts on a mother's mental health. Few mothers living in economically marginalized communities receive adequate mental health support and care because of federal and state systems and policy barriers. This can have lasting impacts on a mother's livelihood, but also on their families and loved ones. CLASP focuses on maternal mental health and wellbeing because it is central to ensure mothers are able to thrive. We do this through a strong racial equity focus, asking partners to focus on interventions throughout the life course, and encouraging collaboration between key advocates and state/federal agency sectors.
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Maternal Mental Health

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Maternal Mental Health Affects Moms and Their Loved Ones
When mothers don't get access to treatment, their mental health conditions can worsen. As a result, children are less likely to learn and succeed in school, let alone live healthy lives in adulthood. Maternal mental health can undercut an individual or family's efforts to lift themselves out of poverty.
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Advancing Racial Equity in Maternal Mental Health Policy

Publications  Fact Sheets | Presentations | Journal Articles | Reports/Briefs | Testimony/Comments

Report/Brief | January 11, 2021
Core Principles to Reframe Mental and Behavioral Health Policy
Report/Brief | December 10, 2020
PATH and MOMD: Lessons for Mental Health Systems and Policy Change
Report/Brief | November 30, 2020
Boldly Addressing the Current Mental Health and Wellbeing Crisis for Economically Marginalized People and Communities of Color
Report/Brief | October 14, 2020
Advancing Equity in Maternal Mental Health: Strategies for State Medicaid Programs
Presentation/Webinar | June 9, 2020
2020 Moms Presentation: Advancing Racial Equity in Maternal Mental Health Policy

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