Maternal Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Virtual Congressional Briefing
May 19, 2020 1:30 — 2:30 pm EDT
The pandemic is impacting mental health, especially of new mothers and mothers-to-be, with a disproportionate impact on women of color and women living in poverty.
Speakers shared their experience with maternal mental health, policy recommendations to best support new and pregnant mothers,
and tips and techniques for managing stress and anxiety during the pandemic.
Policy Recommendations Discussed During the Briefing
Resources Shared During the Briefing
Sponsored By
In Coordination With
Co-Sponsored By
Black Maternal Health Caucus
Congressional Mental Health Caucus
Congressional Caucus on Maternity Care
Speakers and Panelists
Lauren Underwood
Member of Congress
Welcome
Jamie Belsito
Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance
Founder
Terri Wright
PhD, MPH
Moderator
Adrienne Griffen
Maternal Mental Health
Leadership Alliance
Executive Director
Rahul Gupta, MD, MPH, MBA
March of Dimes
Chief Medical Officer
Kanika Harris, PhD, MPH
DC Mayor’s Lactation Commission
Mother, Doula, Advocate
Pooja Lakshmin, MD
George Washington University
Associate Professor of Psychiatry