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This resolution recognizes March 18, 2025, as Maternal Mental Health Day at the State Capitol, drawing attention to the critical issue of mental health challenges faced by expectant and new mothers in Texas. The resolution highlights that approximately one in five women experience mental health conditions during pregnancy or within the first year after childbirth, with mental health issues being the leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths in Texas as of 2019. It acknowledges the efforts of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission in providing support services like postpartum depression screenings and the Healthy Texas Women Plus program. The Rupani Foundation is specifically commended for its work in serving over 7,500 parents and children in the Greater Houston area through various programs focused on mental health awareness, early childhood development, and family support. The resolution also recognizes the broader network of organizations working to improve maternal mental health through direct services, community support, professional training, and policy advocacy, emphasizing the importance of providing comprehensive care and support for mothers during pregnancy and the postpartum period.

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