Dr. Emerick Speaks on Arizona's Maternal Mental Health Crisis

In the latest Arizona Department of Health Services report, pregnancy-related deaths increased by 44% and the leading cause was maternal mental health. On May 21, Dr. Kathryn Emerick, perinatal psychiatrist, and Elizabeth Wood, co-founder of Matrescence: 4th Trimester Planning + Support, will share what is working well in maternal mental health, what's left to be done, and how you can make an impact, so that no family is left to suffer in silence. This event is part of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation for Community & Health Advancement Community Collective – a webinar series to bring together changemakers.

Learn about:

• The state of maternal mental health in Arizona

• Care that reduces the stigma surrounding perinatal mental health conditions

• Resources and referrals available, including the support available to providers