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ONE HUNDRED NINTH LEGISLATURE
SECOND SESSION
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION 416
Introduced by Cavanaugh, M., 6; Armendariz, 18; Bosn, 25; Bostar, 29; Brandt,
32; Cavanaugh, J., 9; Clouse, 37; DeBoer, 10; DeKay, 40; Dorn,
30; Dover, 19; Dungan, 26; Fredrickson, 20; Guereca, 7;
Hallstrom, 1; Hansen, 16; Hardin, 48; Holdcroft, 36; Hughes, 24;
Hunt, 8; Jacobson, 42; Juarez, 5; Lippincott, 34; McKinney, 11;
Meyer, F., 41; Meyer, G., 17; Quick, 35; Raybould, 28; Riepe, 12;
Rountree, 3; Spivey, 13; Storer, 43; Storm, 23; Wordekemper, 15.
WHEREAS, over twenty-four thousand babies are born in Nebraska each year
and the mental health of women before, during, and after pregnancy is an issue
of great concern to mothers, families, and Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, one in five women and one in seven men are affected by a
perinatal mood, anxiety, and depression disorder, and may experience associated
symptoms that are often overlooked and heavily stigmatized; and
WHEREAS, new and expectant parents suffering from these disorders often
feel confused, ashamed, and isolated; and
WHEREAS, about seventy percent of women identified during routine health
screenings do not seek help because they do not receive information about
perinatal mood, anxiety, and depression disorders as part of their health care;
and
WHEREAS, many providers lack the knowledge to effectively use screening
tools and are often unaware of treatment and community supportive services for
perinatal mood, anxiety, and depression disorders; and
WHEREAS, perinatal mood, anxiety, and depression disorders are highly
treatable with therapeutic intervention such as medication, therapy,
counseling, support groups, and community support services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE ONE HUNDRED NINTH
LEGISLATURE OF NEBRASKA, SECOND SESSION:
1. That the Legislature recognizes May 2026 as Maternal Mental Health
Awareness Month in Nebraska.
2. That the Legislature expresses support for all people diagnosed with a
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perinatal mood, anxiety, and depression disorder.
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