Public health; requiring certain perinatal mental health screenings; requiring compilation and publication of certain data. Effective date.

Summary

The bill mandates that any health care provider seeing a mother or infant during pregnancy through one year after birth must screen the mother for depression and anxiety. It also directs the State Department of Health to build a website and mobile app with resources, collect related health data, and publish an annual report. The goal is to improve detection of perinatal mental health issues and make information about services more accessible.

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