Congressional Events
MMHLA hosts an annual Congressional Event to educate Members of Congress, their staff, and federal policymakers about the latest in maternal mental health.
Sip & Celebrate Event
Supporting the Maternal Mental Health of Military & Veteran Moms
On May 23, 2024, Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance (MMHLA) hosted a Sip & Celebrate Reception on Capitol Hill in coordination with the Maternity Care Caucus to raise awareness about maternal mental health conditions among military and Veteran women and to highlight the policy work and initiatives to address this issue.
Sip & Celebrate Event
Sip and Celebrate for Maternal Mental Health on Capitol Hill
On November 30th, MMHLA hosted a reception on Capitol Hill to celebrate steps the federal government has taken to address maternal mental health. Close to 100 attendees joined to celebrate federal maternal mental health programs, including the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline and state maternal mental health programs. There was also a presentation on a proposed pilot project to support the mental health of our nation’s military mothers.
Congressional Briefing
Moms in Crisis: How the Pandemic and Infant Formula Shortage Have Fed the Maternal Mental Health Crisis
June 8, 2022 | With the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health and the Shades of Blue Project | Powerpoint Slides
Congressional Briefing
Maternal Mental Health and Suicide: Addressing The Most Common Complications of Pregnancy and Childbirth
June 8, 2021 | With the March of Dimes | Powerpoint Slides
Congressional Briefing
Maternal Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
May 19, 2020 | With the March of Dimes | Policy Recommendations
