Maternal Mental Health

Maternal mental health is a strong predictor of healthy child development. Because physical and mental health are intertwined, interventions that help relieve parents’ stress also can improve physical health outcomes. Policies may impact maternal mental health indirectly by increasing financial resources or directly by helping parents build social support and reduce stress.

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Parents are mentally and physically healthy, with particular attention paid to the perinatal period.

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April 11th marks the start of Black Maternal Health Week, which draws attention to worsening health disparities caused by systemic racism. This week offers an opportunity to consider state policies that reduce racial and ethnic
You may know our signature publication, the Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap, which provides states with actionable, evidence-based policy solutions to support young children and their parents. But did you know that the Roadmap is just
We released our 2022 Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap in October which provides guidance to state leaders on the most effective investments states can make to ensure all children thrive from the start. Below, you’ll find
Rigorous scientific evidence informs our annual policy guide, which gives states actionable solutions to improve outcomes for all young children.
Resources to support research on state policies that improve early childhood development and wellbeing Nashville, TN — The Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center is proud to announce a generous $300,000 multi-year grant from the Esther A.
2022 National Prenatal-to-3 Research to Policy Summit Thursday, October 13, 1-4pm CT / 2-5pm ETVirtual and free >> REGISTER TODAY << The first three years of rapid brain development have the most powerful impact on