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Bringing Postpartum Depression Out of the Shadows Act of 2015

Introduced: July 28, 2015 Introduced by: Clark, Katherine M. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov

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Jul 31, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Jul 28, 2015

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Jul 28, 2015

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5531)

Jul 28, 2015

Introduced in House

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Bringing Postpartum Depression Out of the Shadows Act of 2015

This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to make grants to states to establish, expand, or maintain culturally competent programs for screening and treatment of women who are pregnant, or who have given birth within the preceding 12 months, for maternal depression. The HRSA shall make such grants to at least three states and give priority to states proposing to expand or enhance screening for maternal depression in primary care settings.

Activities eligible for funding: (1) shall include providing appropriate training and relevant resources, including information on maternal depression screening, treatment, follow-up support, and linkages to community-based resources, to health care providers; and (2) may include enabling health care providers to provide or receive real-time psychiatric consultation to aid in the treatment of pregnant and postpartum women, conducting a public awareness campaign, funding start-up costs, and establishing linkages with and among community-based resources.

What's happening now July 31, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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