A. The Department shall create and distribute educational materials on perinatal and postpartum depression. Such materials shall include: 1. Fact sheets on symptoms, causes, and available treatment options; 2. Contact information for local, state, and national resources, including crisis hotlines, counseling services, and support groups; 3. Guidance for health care providers on screening, diagnosing, and managing perinatal and postpartum depression; and 4. Information on the impact of untreated perinatal and postpartum depression on maternal and infant health outcomes. B. The Department shall distribute materials prepared pursuant to subsection A to: 1. Health care providers, including obstetricians, midwives, pediatricians, and primary care physicians; 2. Hospitals, birthing centers, and clinics; 3. Community organizations, including faith-based groups and nonprofit organizations; and 4. Public health offices and other relevant government agencies. 2025, c. 700.
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