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This resolution designates May as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month in Georgia, acknowledging the significant mental health challenges faced by new and expectant mothers. It highlights that between 10-20% of mothers experience perinatal depression and related mood disorders, which affect women across all ages, races, and income levels, and can have profound impacts on families and child development if left untreated. The resolution encourages state, county, and municipal governments, businesses, and citizens to participate in programs and activities that raise awareness about perinatal mood disorders, and requests the Governor to issue an annual proclamation recognizing the month. The resolution emphasizes that these mood disorders are highly treatable through interventions like medication, therapy, counseling, support groups, and crisis hotlines, but are often overlooked due to stigma and lack of awareness. By designating this awareness month, the resolution aims to promote understanding, reduce stigma, and increase education about maternal mental health, ultimately supporting the well-being of mothers and their families.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70826