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    Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act becomes Law 

    DateMonday, April 12, 2010 at 3:05PM

    The groundbreaking Health Insurance Reform Bill, that passed Congress last week, included in it the Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act. This legislation, sponsored by U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), now will become law. This legislation creates a federal initiative to address the issues of postpartum depression which will include research, health education campaigns, and support services for mothers. This is a significant step forward in addressing the needs of mothers experiencing perinatal and postpartum emotional complications. See the links below for more information:

    MOTHERS Act Becomes Law
    Mar 29, 2010 10:35 am | MGH Center for Women's Mental Health

    Major Initiative to Combat Postpartum Depression to be Signed into Law as Part of Health Insurance Reform
    March 22, 2010

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