"MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH"

This memorial (HM 56) designates May as "National Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month" in New Mexico. It requests the New Mexico Department of Health to collaborate with health organizations to improve awareness, education, and access to screening for prenatal and perinatal depression and related mood disorders. The resolution directs the health department to explore using screening tools and enhance access to treatment, support services, and community resources. It applies to all women and teenage girls in New Mexico affected by maternal mental health issues, which impact 10-20% of new and expectant mothers. This is a symbolic resolution, not a law, and focuses on raising awareness and improving health system coordination.