As a provider of mental health services to children 0-5, we see the real effects of untreated Maternal Mental Health taking root in the adverse childhood experiences of the next generation. Women are suffering and their children and families are suffering right along with them – the costs in life and money are staggering.

Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a staggering 84% of pregnancy-related deaths were deemed preventable.

The Annual cost of untreated maternal depression in California is estimated at $2.25 billion dollars.

We must stop the loss through action to meet the need now