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ONE HUNDRED NINTH LEGISLATURE
SECOND SESSION
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION 383
Introduced by Spivey, 13.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this resolution is to examine the issue of maternal
depression in Nebraska and potential statutory or administrative changes that
may support maternal mental health in the state. The study shall include, but
need not be limited to:
(1) Collecting data on maternal mental health in Nebraska, including, but
not limited to:
(a) The rate of mental health concerns among mothers in Nebraska; and
(b) The types of diagnoses that mothers experience both prenatally and
postpartum;
(2) A review of the impact of maternal mental health on babies, young
children, and families;
(3) An overview of the types and efficacy of screening available for
maternal mental health;
(4) An examination of the availability of mental health services for new
mothers, including:
(a) The percentage and type of providers offering perinatal mental health
services;
(b) The availability of services for new mothers with a mental health
diagnosis and referral connections; and
(c) Private and public coverage options for new mothers for maternal
depression screening and other necessary services;
(5) Research examining the approach other states use to address the
challenge of maternal mental health;
(6) A review of potential statutory or administrative changes that may
support maternal mental health in Nebraska; and
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(7) A determination of whether additional state funding is needed to
support such changes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE ONE HUNDRED NINTH
LEGISLATURE OF NEBRASKA, SECOND SESSION:
1. That the Health and Human Services Committee of the Legislature shall
be designated to conduct an interim study to carry out the purposes of this
resolution.
2. That the committee shall upon the conclusion of its study make a report
of its findings, together with its recommendations, to the Legislative Council
or Legislature.
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