Code of Virginia Code - Article 24. Postpartum Depression Education Act

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Code of Virginia
Title 32.1. Health
Chapter 2. Disease Prevention and Control

7/6/2025

Article 24. Postpartum Depression Education Act.

§ 32.1-73.29. Public awareness campaign; Department authorized to seek funding.

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.

§ 32.1-73.30. Development of educational materials and resources.

The Department shall develop and maintain an online resource hub that provides:

1. Up-to-date information on perinatal and postpartum depression;

2. A directory of mental health providers specializing in perinatal and postpartum care;

3. Information on available support groups, counseling services, and treatment options; and

4. A platform for individuals and families to share experiences and connect with community resources.

2025, c. 700.

§ 32.1-73.31. Online resource hub.

A. The Department shall submit an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly that includes:

1. Metrics on public engagement with the programs implemented pursuant to this article;

2. Feedback from health care providers, community organizations, and individuals served by programs implemented pursuant to this article;

3. Progress in reducing stigma and increasing early detection and treatment of perinatal and postpartum depression; and

4. Recommendations for improving or expanding programs implemented pursuant to this article.

B. The Department shall publish the annual report prepared pursuant to subsection A on its website.

2025, c. 700.

§ 32.1-73.32. Annual report.

A. The Department shall submit an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly that includes:

1. Metrics on public engagement with the programs implemented pursuant to this article;

2. Feedback from health care providers, community organizations, and individuals served by programs implemented pursuant to this article;

3. Progress in reducing stigma and increasing early detection and treatment of perinatal and postpartum depression; and

4. Recommendations for improving or expanding programs implemented pursuant to this article.

B. The Department shall publish the annual report prepared pursuant to subsection A on its website.

2025, c. 700.