Maternal mental health conditions are common during pregnancy and the postpartum period, with a significant economic cost of $14 billion annually. Efforts are being made to improve care for mothers, such as the MCPAP for Moms program, which helps providers address mental health issues in pregnant and postpartum patients. The program, founded by Nancy Byatt, provides training, consultation, and resources for maternal mental health support. Byatt’s personal experience with maternal mental health challenges inspired her to create the program. With over 30 programs across the country, MCPAP for Moms aims to provide accessible and affordable mental health support for all mothers.
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How One Massachusetts Maternal Mental Health Program Scaled Across the Country
