An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Maternal Mental Health.

SB 197 An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Maternal Mental Health

Delaware 148th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Maternal Mental Health.
SB-197


About SB-197

After the delivery of a child, major mental and public health issues which need to be addressed may arise, including the occurrence of postpartum depression or feelings of depression, anger, anxiety, and guilt. This presents problems not only for the mother, but also for the child, because the mental health of a mother of a young child affects the child’s physical and emotional development. The development of strategies and distribution of materials and information are crucial to help combat the lack of awareness and education regarding maternal depression. This Act requires the Department of Health and Social Services to make available current information to health care providers regarding the signs and symptoms of maternal depression, screening tools, and available community resources. This Act also requires that health care providers and facilities provide the maternal depression information to women who present with signs of maternal depression, and to encourage the women to share that information with their family members or caregivers, and the family members and caregivers of the baby. Author: Sen. Hall-Long

  

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Engrossed 06/23/2016

Draft 06/02/2016

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House Third Reading

06/23/2016

Yeas: 39 | Nays: 0
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Signed By Governor

06/30/2016

Passed By House Of Representatives. Votes: Passed 39 Yes 0 No 0 Not Voting 2 Absent 0 Vacant

06/23/2016

Reported Out Of Committee (health & Human Development) In House With 8 On Its Merits

06/15/2016

Introduced And Assigned To Health & Human Development Committee In House

06/10/2016

Amendment Sa 1 - Introduced In Senate

06/09/2016

Amendment Sa 1 - Passed By Senate. Votes: Passed 21 Yes 0 No 0 Not Voting 0 Absent 0 Vacant

06/09/2016

Passed By Senate. Votes: Passed 21 Yes 0 No 0 Not Voting 0 Absent 0 Vacant

06/09/2016

Reported Out Of Committee (health & Social Services) In Senate With 5 On Its Merits

06/08/2016

Assigned To Health & Social Services Committee In Senate

06/02/2016