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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) May is Postpartum Depression Awareness Month to increase awareness of postpartum depression and to encourage:
(1) the identification of signs, symptoms, and treatment options for postpartum depression;
(2) the creation and update of lists of recommended materials for perinatal mental health available through the Department of State Health Services and the Health and Human Services Commission;
(3) electronic circulation of and posting on state and local agency websites of recommended postpartum depression resources;
(4) mothers-to-be and new mothers to be screened for postpartum depression using validated survey instruments; and
(5) collaboration between governmental agencies, educational institutions, hospitals, private health care practices, health insurance providers, Medicaid providers, and mental health agencies to increase awareness of postpartum affective illness.
(b) Postpartum Depression Awareness Month shall be regularly observed through appropriate programs and activities to increase awareness of postpartum depression.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 662.110. Postpartum Depression Awareness Month - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/government-code/gov-t-sect-662-110/
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