May 16, 2023
Nearly 12,000 people received support from the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline in its first year, federal officials announced this week.
The hotline, which debuted on Mother’s Day 2022, provides emotional support, resources, and referrals, and is part of a broader national effort to improve maternal health. The majority of people seeking help were doing so for themselves (76%). About 5 percent were seeking help for someone else, such as a family member or friend.
“Every mother or mother-to-be, across our nation, should have access to the help and support they need to be healthy,” Vice President Kamala Harris said in a statement.
Here’s what you need to know:
Additional information about the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline is available online.
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