How We Improved Maternal Mental Health in 2023: Our Impact Report
Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance (MMHLA) is dedicated to improving the mental health of our nation’s mothers and childbearing people by focusing on national policy and equity. Our small but mighty team—five full-time and five part-time staff—has garnered federal funding for maternal mental health programs, convened experts to advance solutions, and curated information to uplift the entire field. Here is a snapshot of our impact in 2023.
We Advocated for Federal Funding for Critical MMH Programs
$7M for the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
$11M for State Maternal Mental Health Programs
We Fueled Action Through Advocacy
150 Advocates Trained for our Advocacy Day
50 Congressional Meetings during Advocacy Day
90 Participants in our Congressional Reception
We Educated Thousands About MMH
5,000+ Reached through 30+ Speaking Engagements
10,000+ Views of Our Delving Into MMH Webinar Series
10,000+ Downloads of Our Fact Sheets
120,000+ Visits to Our Website
We Advocated for MMH Education & Screening
We published a report recommending an evidence-based framework for patient education and screening, and we collaborated with healthcare providers, insurance professionals, and advocates to address barriers to screening in Phase II of our Perinatal Mental Health Education and Screening Project.
