A communication from the Department of Public Health (see Chapter 313 of the Acts of 2010) submitting a report entitled: CY22-CY23 Summary of Activities related to Postpartum Depression

HD 4965 is a procedural communication from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health submitting a report titled "CY22-CY23 Summary of Activities related to Postpartum Depression." The report details screening and referral data for new mothers, including statistics showing 83.8% of women with moderate to severe depressive symptoms (measured via PHQ-9) received referrals to support services. It draws on data from the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) covering 2021-2023, tracking trends like increased screening from 643 to 707 women over time. This report informs legislative oversight but does not enact new policies or directly affect specific populations.