🏳️‍🌈 It's PRIDE Month 🏳️‍🌈 and we know that LGBTQIA2S+ families can often be overlooked when discussing Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) despite facing higher rates of mental health challenges due to societal stigma and discrimination. That's why supportive peers and communities are critical, and we can achieve this through creating informed and affirming environments. PS-WA provides culturally matched care for families through peers who have lived experience standing by to help. This month (and every month) we celebrate all of the stories that make up the perinatal period. If you are seeking peer support in the perinatal period, start by calling: 1-888-404-7763 or visiting perinatalsupport.org #Pride #pride🌈 #pridemonth #perinatal #PeerSupport #perinatalmentalhealth #perinatalmentalhealthawareness (fb)

The Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health has just released its annual State Report Cards, and you can view them now. Overall, the U.S. has made incremental progress in maternal mental health, earning a grade of C-, an improvement from a D+ in 2024. In Washington, we are one of only 5 states that scored in the B range. 19 states earned Ds and Fs. NO states earned A’s. The situation is urgent, and it's time to take action! policycentermmh.org/state-report-cards #mmhreportcard #MaternalMentalHealth #maternalmentalhealthawareness (fb)