Maternal anxiety and depression are the most common complications of childbirth, affecting up to 1 in 5 women. With early support and intervention, the risk can be reduced —and even prevented. Join us for a cross-state discussion on maternal mental health initiatives led by Connecticut and Rhode Island. This webinar will highlight collaborative efforts, challenges, and strategies to improve maternal behavioral health systems.

Location:

Webinar - Register Here

Hosted By:

The New England Children’s Behavioral Health Network (NECBHN)

Speakers:

Connecticut—Office of Early Childhood (OEC)

• Lorna Thomas-Farquharson, Psy.D. Program Manager, Behavioral Health Initiatives

• Ashley McAuliffe, Director, Family Support Division

Rhode Island — Department of Health (RIDOH)

• Jim Beasley, Program Manager, RI Maternal Psychiatry Resource Network (RI Moms PRN)

• Sara Remington, Manager, Family Home Visiting Programs