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This bill, titled "Including certain mental health disorders in existing public health programs," mandates that the Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health, working with the Bureau for Medical Services, integrate education for healthcare professionals into current public health programs. This education will focus on the early detection, timely diagnosis, and effective care planning for postpartum depression, anxiety, psychosis, and obsessive-compulsive disorders, covering the entire pregnancy, delivery, and up to one year after birth. Additionally, the bill requires the Bureau for Public Health to enhance its existing outreach programs to raise public understanding and awareness of these postpartum mental health conditions, including their early signs and the importance of early detection, especially for those at higher risk. Any public awareness or educational efforts will be presented in clear, non-clinical language, emphasizing cultural relevance and health literacy.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

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