In California, 1 in 5 mothers experiences mood or anxiety disorders during the perinatal period, yet most do not receive treatment.
A new Views from the Field article highlights a five-year initiative in L.A. County to help health centers better identify and treat maternal mental health conditions.
In California, as in the rest of the United States, the statistics regarding maternal mental health are alarming. Approximately one in five mothers suffers from mood and anxiety disorders during the…