Tuesday, April 20, 2010

New Federal Funding for Postpartum Depression and Psychosis

New federal legislation was passed in March to provide federal money to combat postpartum depression and psychosis.

The Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act provides education and support services to women and their families suffering from postpartum depression and psychosis. The MOTHERS ACT stands for The Mom’s Opportunity to Access Health, Education, Research, and Support for Postpartum Depression Act. The new law will also support research into the causes, diagnoses and treatments for postpartum depression and psychosis.

Read more about the new law at the following website: http://www.postpartum.net/News-and-Events/Legislation.aspx

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