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This bill requires three different healthcare professional boards in Tennessee - medical examiners, osteopathic examination, and psychology - to develop an optional continuing education course focused on maternal mental health. The course will cover key areas such as best practices for screening maternal mental health disorders, understanding the range of these disorders, exploring evidence-based treatment options, and providing guidance on when healthcare providers should consult with a psychiatrist. The bill specifically aims to ensure that healthcare professionals, particularly those in pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, and psychiatry, receive specialized training in maternal mental health. The optional course will be created in collaboration with an accredited continuing education organization, and the relevant boards will be required to periodically update the curriculum to reflect new research. By mandating this optional training, the bill seeks to improve healthcare providers' understanding and ability to identify, screen, and treat maternal mental health conditions, ultimately supporting better mental health care for mothers.

Health and Social Services

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0960&ga=114