Task Force on Maternal Mental Health

HHS announced the formation of a new task force to address critical needs in maternal mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use disorders. The Task Force on Maternal Mental Health, co-chaired by HHS Assistant Secretary for Health Admiral Rachel Levine, M.D. and Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon, Ph.D., will identify, evaluate, and make recommendations to coordinate and improve federal activities related to data and health equity as well as identify and create a strategy to implement best practices around prevention, screening, and diagnosis;evidence-based intervention and treatment; evidence-based community practices; and communications and community engagement. There will be a focus on mental health equity as well as trauma-informed practices.   

The Task Force on Maternal Mental Health, co-led HHS' Office on Women’s Health and SAMHSA, will identify, evaluate, and make recommendations to coordinate and improve activities related to addressing maternal mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use disorders. There will be a focus on mental health equity as well as trauma-informed practices. Learn more on womenshealth.gov.