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Subcommittee votes to recommend renaming 'maternal mental health' to 'maternal behavioral health'
Summary
A legislative advisory subcommittee recommended replacing the phrase “maternal mental health” with “maternal behavioral health” to broaden focus to co‑occurring substance use and other behavioral‑health needs; the motion was made by a member (Chris), seconded by Lauren, and approved by voice/raised hands with no opposition noted.
The perinatal subcommittee — convened under legislation directing the Department of Public Health to form an advisory group to study perinatal mental‑health services — voted to recommend changing the statutory and programmatic label from “maternal mental health” to “maternal behavioral health.” The motion was moved by Chris and seconded by Lauren; members indicated support by a show of hands and no members voiced opposition.
Supporters said changing the language would better capture…
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